The reasons for clinical failures of token economies can be somewhat arbitrarily divided into three groups: (1)Problems associated with the token program itself, (2)Problems associated with the teacher, and (3)Problems associated with the specific population on which the classroom token econ- omy is used.
What are the most common issues that arise when using a token economy system?
Here's how you can overcome some of the biggest problems parents encounter with token economy systems.
- Your Child Doesn't Care If They Earn Any Tokens. ...
- You Lose Track of How Many Tokens They Earn. ...
- Your Child Gets Very Upset When They Don't Earn Tokens. ...
- A Token System Isn't Fair to Your Other Children.
Are token economies successful?
A token economy has proven effective in increasing attentiveness and motivation in completion of tasks for children with developmental disabilities. Research shows it can help to diminish disruptive behavior and promote social behavior.
