Meaning Of The Word Token economy

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What's The Definition Of Token economy?

token economy in American English
noun: a method of encouraging desirable behavior, esp. in a hospital setting, by offering rewards of token money that can be exchanged for special food, access to television, and other bonuses

token economy in British English
noun: a type of psychotherapy in which the inmates of an institution are rewarded for good behaviour with tokens that can be exchanged for privileges

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