a form of behavior therapy that has been used in some mental institutions; patients are rewarded with tokens for appropriate behavior and the tokens may be cashed in for valued rewards
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token economy::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | behavior modification, behavior therapy |
Examples of token economy
token economy
The economy would struggle with a token rate rise, let alone repeated increases.
From the thisismoney.co.uk
Azrin's token economy, people barter for rewards, or tokens, by modifying their behavior in incremental steps.
From the nytimes.com
The use of a token economy, or other methods or techniques unique to operant conditioning may be seen as a special form of self-control.
From the en.wikipedia.org
So no, America does not need to compromise their economy or security for a token FDI.
From the economist.com
The token system facilitated the economy.
From the en.wikipedia.org
It's a token effort to rebalance the economy.
From the guardian.co.uk
Given the partisan divide in Congress, it's unlikely it will provide the economy with more than token economic stimulus.
From the heraldtribune.com
Before the Festival, the lack of buzz about the raiders seemed a dispiriting token of broader travails in the Irish economy.
From the independent.co.uk
By the same token, the combination of a sluggish economy, financial-industry bailouts and big stimulus spending is producing big deficits that are getting everyone's attention.
From the online.wsj.com
