Behaviour Modification - Linked To Learing Theories

Question 1

Define behaviour modification

Answer 1

Technique aimed at reducing undesirable behaviour and promoting desirable behaviour

Question 2

How is behaviour modification based on learning theory principles

Answer 2

Because it’s based on the idea that reinforcement strengthens behaviour and punishment weakens behaviour
Criminal behaviour is punished to prevent reoccurrence

Question 4

What is the token economy

Answer 4

System were tokens are given in exchange for desired behaviour as a reward

Question 5

We’re is the economy commonly used in

Answer 5

Prisons through initiative and earned privileges scheme

Question 6

What is initiative and earned privilege scheme

Answer 6

A part if the token economy and includes rewears like extra visits and spending money for prisoner with good behaviour to encourage rule following behaviour

Question 7

Who is the token economy supported by

Answer 7

Prison reform trust - leading charity working penal reform

Question 8

What are the benefits of a token economy

Answer 8

Promotes conforming behaviour via rational choice
Helps prisoners engage in sentence planning
Creates safer more controlled prison environment

Question 9

Evidence of behaviour modification working

Answer 9

Fo O’Donnell buddy system for young offenders 1975

Question 10

What was the buddy system for young offenders

Answer 10

Adult volunteers were assigned to young offenders to provide constant reinforcement for socially acceptable to behave

Question 11

Did the buddy system for young offenders work

Answer 11

Yes cause it improved behaviour of serious offenders but was less effective for less serious offender

Question 12

Why was the token economy unsustainable

Answer 12

Short term effectiveness for both young and adult offenders
Improvement tends to not generalise beyond institution