Definition for Token economy
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Token economies are one of the many applications of behavioural theory to treatment. Token economies employ the principles of operant conditioning and are used to increase the frequency of desirable behaviours. When a desired behaviour occurs, some "token" is given that may then be exchanged for something of value to the patient.
