Applications of operant techniques in treatment and education have proliferated in recent years. Among the various techniques, the token economy has been particu- larly popular. The token economy has been extended to many populations included in psychiatry, clinical psychology, education, and the mental health fields in general. Of course, merely because a technique is applied widely does not neces- sarily argue for its efficacy. Yet, the token economy has been extensively re- searched. The main purpose of this book is to review, elaborate, and evaluate critically research bearing on the...
Applications of operant techniques in treatment and education have proliferated in recent years. Among the various techniques, the token economy has b...