Behaviour Modification

Question 1

Behaviourist approach

Answer 1

All behaviour is learnt so can be unlearnt
- reinforce obedient behaviour whilst punishing disobedience

Question 2

Token economy is an example of

Answer 2

operant condiitoning

Question 3

How does it work?

Answer 3

Desirable inmate behaviour is rewarded with a token and then can be exchanged for something desirable

Question 4

Token

Answer 4

secondary reinforcer

Question 5

Exchanged treat

Answer 5

primary reinforcer

Question 6

Punishment

Answer 6

tokens removed

Question 7

Each reward unit must be

Answer 7

objective, measurable, and agreed with staff and prisoners
- operationalised

Question 8

Staff need to

Answer 8

know what behaviours equate to in token quantity

Question 9

Tokens need to be rewarded

Answer 9

instantly

Question 10

Staff are given

Answer 10

training to ensure standardisation

Question 11

AO3 + easy to implement

Answer 11

can be done by anyone as easy once established

Question 12

AO3 + research support

Answer 12

COHEN ET AL
- 2 groups of offender
- less likely to reoffend 2 years later if in experimental group

Question 13

AO3 - counter research

Answer 13

BASSET and BLANCHARD
- if staff were inconsistent the benefits were lost due to high staff turnover and low training
- may not be as straightforward as first seen

Question 14

AO3 - low rehab value

Answer 14

Temporary method that offenders can play allong with to receive rewards
- deosn’t change overally character