1. What is a Token Economy?
o It is a system of generalized learned reinforcers:
o Generalized learned reinforcer: A learned reinforcer that is a reinforcer because it
was paired with a variety of other reinforcers.
o A Token Economy is a system of behavior modification through positive reinforcement
derived from the principals of operant conditioning.
o The shorter more practical explanation is: kids do the thing they will be rewarded for and
earn tokens (points, chips, tickets, etc) that they can exchange for something they want.
o Most token economies at WoodsEdge consist of 5 to 10 tokens and are received upon
appropriate behaviors such as sitting or responding independently.