What Is a Token Economy?

The token economy is also known as "token reward" and "token system". Behavior correction procedures. According to the operating principle of the operating conditions, the individual's spontaneous activities are used in conjunction with externally strengthened control to enable the individual to gradually replace the improper behavior with proper behavior. Specific approach: When the patient shows proper behavior, according to the nature of the behavior, the patient can get a certain number of tokens, and can use the tokens in exchange for their favorite activities or items. "Tokens" are substitutes that patients receive for exchanging prizes or rewards for exhibiting appropriate behavior. Such as chips, scoring, etc., have the value of strengthening appropriate behavior and eliminating bad behavior. ^[1]