Token System

What is the purpose of a token system?
- a. The child knows what they are working for
- b. The child sees progress toward their goal
- c. The child learns to wait for the reinforcer
What are the prerequisites for using a token system?

a.) The child is responding well to primary reinforcement

b.) The child can wait for the reinforcer
What kind of reinforcers can a child earn through a token system?
- a. Activity
- b. Toys
- c. Praise
- d. edibles
- e. Social Play
- f. Games
- g. Free time
If a child is earning a toy though a token board what kind of other reinforcers could be used at the same time?

Anything that isn't a tangable object
What are the procedures for establishing a token system?
- a. Establish behaviors to be reinforced
- b. Establish schedule of reinforcement
- c. Establish medium of exchange
What two things make up a behavior contract?

1. Clearly states the behavior to be performed by the student

2. Clearly states the consequences available.
When do you mention the behavior contract to the child?
- a) Right before the activity
- b) Restate the contract when delivering the reinforcer.
How do you fade out a behavior contract?

a) Review the contract - child holds the contract - review again when delivering reinforcer

b) Review - Teacher holds the contract - Review again

c) Verbally review only at the end

d) no contract

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Card Set

Token System

Description

Token test for washington county ABA training

Updated

2014-12-04T16:31:42Z