Criminology - U2 - AC4.1 - Operant Learning/Token Economies Evaluation

Token Economy – Overall Effectiveness

Operant Learning – Overall Effectiveness

Token Economy – Advantage: Can Improve Serious Offender Behaviour

Token Economy – Advantage: Effective in Controlled Environments

Token Economy – Disadvantage: Short-Term Impact Only

Token Economy – Disadvantage: Less Effective with Minor Offenders

Token Economy – Disadvantage: Ethical Issues with Basic Needs

Token Economy – Disadvantage: Behaviour Not Internally Motivated

Operant Learning (General) – Advantage: Well-Suited for Behaviour Management

Operant Learning (General) – Disadvantage: May Create Dependency on External Rewards

Operant Learning (General) – Disadvantage: Ethical Concerns with Punishment