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Assessing the value of token reinforcement for individuals with autism
Author(s) -
Fiske Kate E.,
Isenhower Robert W.,
Bamond Meredith J.,
Delmolino Lara,
Sloman Kimberly N.,
LaRue Robert H.
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of applied behavior analysis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.1
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1938-3703
pISSN - 0021-8855
DOI - 10.1002/jaba.207
Subject(s) - security token , reinforcement , token economy , autism , psychology , value (mathematics) , variety (cybernetics) , developmental psychology , computer science , social psychology , artificial intelligence , computer security , machine learning
The use of token systems has been supported across a variety of populations, but little research has evaluated the reinforcing value of token systems for individuals with autism. We used progressive‐ratio schedules to compare the reinforcing value of an established token system, primary reinforcement, and tokens unpaired with reinforcement. Token systems were variably reinforcing for 2 students with autism and more so than primary reinforcement for 1 student. Results support formal assessment of the effectiveness of token systems.