Token Economy: Behaviorism Applied

Synopsis: B F Skinner explains operant conditioning and differentiates between positive reinforcement and punishment. He outlines his theories on the treatment of old people, children in care, prisoners and mentally and physically handicapped people in institutions, showing the successful application of his theories in the use of ‘tokens in behaviour modification and reinforcement therapy in a mental health facility, the Illinois PACE scheme for emotionally disturbed adolescents.*
Series: B F Skinner, Series
Language: English
Country: United States
Medium: Film; Video; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 23 min. Videocassette. VHS (PAL). col. 23 min.
Technical information: Black-and-white / Sound
Year of production: 1972
Availability: Hire (Concord)
Sale (video -Insight); 1997 sale: US$199.00 (+p&p) (Insight)
Subjects: Social welfare
Keywords: behavioural therapy; operant conditioning; Skinner, Burrhus Frederic

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