NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Showing all 4 results Save | Export
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Matson, Johnny L.; Boisjoli, Jessica A. – Research in Developmental Disabilities: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 2009
One of the most important technologies of behavior modifiers and applied behavior analysts over the last 40 years has been the token economy. These procedures are useful in that they help provide a structured therapeutic environment, and mimic other naturally occurring reinforcement systems such as the use of money. Token economies, at least from…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Autism, Token Economy, Therapeutic Environment
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Blackerby, W. F. – Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, 1988
The article discusses special considerations in applying standard token economy techniques to behavior change with the head injured with examples of token economies at three rehabilitation facilities. (DB)
Descriptors: Behavior Disorders, Behavior Modification, Injuries, Neurological Impairments
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
Filcheck, Holly A.; McNeil, Cheryl B.; Greco, Laurie A.; Bernard, Rebecca S. – Psychology in the Schools, 2004
The Level System is a whole-classroom approach for managing disruptive behavior that utilizes behavioral management strategies such as a token economy, response cost, stimulating rewards, and strategic attention. Using an ABACC' treatment comparison design with follow-up, this study evaluated the effectiveness of the Level System in a preschool…
Descriptors: Behavior Problems, Rewards, Interaction, Token Economy
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
PDF on ERIC Download full text
Cautilli, Joseph; Harrington, Nadine; Gillam, Emma Vila; Denning, Jamie; Helwig, Ileana; Ettingoff, Andrea; Valdes, Antonio; Angert, Ashley – Journal of Early and Intensive Behavior Intervention, 2004
Over the last thirty years, children's behavioral health services in the school have witnessed drastic progress. Over this time, medications for mental health problems have improved. In addition, empirically validated treatments, most of which have come from behavioral psychology, have made their way into Best Practice guidelines for the treatment…
Descriptors: Mental Health, Contingency Management, Behavior Disorders, Functional Behavioral Assessment