Token Rewards May Lead to Token Learning.

Levine, Fredric M.; Fasnacht, Geraldine

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Token Rewards May Lead to Token Learning

Levine, Fredric M.; Fasnacht, Geraldine

American Psychologist, 29, 11, 816-820, Nov 74

Although the immediate effect of token reinforcement programs may be positive, the longer range consequences may result in an actual decrease in the behavior desired. (EH)

Descriptors: Behavior Change, Learning Theories, Motivation Techniques, Reinforcement, Rewards

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