Behaviour Modification in Custody (AQA A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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What is the theoretical basis of behaviour modification in custody?
What is the theoretical basis of behaviour modification in custody?
Operant conditioning principles
How does a token economy system work in prisons?
How does a token economy system work in prisons?
Prisoners earn tokens for good behaviour as rewards
Tokens in token economy act as
Tokens in token economy act as
Secondary reinforcers
What tokens can be exchanged for
What tokens can be exchanged for
Cigarettes, food, or privileges
Original use of token economy (1960s)
Original use of token economy (1960s)
Mentally ill patients
Rice (1990): post-release effectiveness
Rice (1990): post-release effectiveness
No influence on offender outcomes after release
Hobbs & Tyllon (1976): main finding
Hobbs & Tyllon (1976): main finding
Reduced undesirable behaviour in institution
Cost advantage of behaviour modification
Cost advantage of behaviour modification
Minimal training or expense to implement
Primary weakness of behaviour modification in custody
Primary weakness of behaviour modification in custody
Lacks effectiveness once offenders leave institution
Ethical concern with token economies
Ethical concern with token economies
May contravene human rights (withholding privileges)