Autism has become one of the most heavily researched topics in the field of mental health
and education. While genetics has been the most studied of all topics, applied behavior …

The present paper provides an integrative review of research on token reinforcement
systems, organized in relation to basic behavioral functions and economic variables. This …

This article presents a recent and inclusive review of the use of token economies in various
environments (schools, home, etc.). Digital and manual searches were carried using the …

The token economy is a well-established and widely used behavioral intervention. A token
economy is comprised of six procedural components: the target response (s), a token that …

Recent meta-analyses of the effectiveness of token economies (TEs) report insufficient
quality in the research or mixed effects in the results. This study examines the contemporary …

We discuss the use of two empirically validated behavior‐change methods—checklists and
goal setting—and designed a checklist to assist behavior analysts in improving their …

In behavior-analytic clinical work and research, opportunities for choice can be arranged as
an independent variable, and response allocation among choice options can be measured …

Previous research has shown that providing choices may result in an increase in
appropriate behavior and a decrease in inappropriate behavior; however, the process by …

Across development, people tend to demonstrate a preference for contexts in which they
have the opportunity to make choices. However, it is not clear how children, adolescents …

This paper highlights the applicability of patterns seen within basic experimental research in
relation to contemporary application of token economies. Token economies are one of the …