Ep. 39 [Revisited] - Using Reward Systems and Token Economies Pt.1 with Dr. Jeanne Donaldson Released

In today’s first of two episodes with Dr. Jeanne Donaldson, we discuss using token economies with children to help them establish positive behaviors. Dr. Donaldson defines what a reward/token economy is and how the functions of a reward system can be used, as well as how to avoid misusing them. Dr. Jeanne Donaldson earned her Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Florida and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the John Hopkins University School of Medicine at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. Her research focuses on solving issues common in early childhood and assessing child and adult interventions. To learn more or contact Dr. Donaldson, you can reach out to her via email at jdonaldson@lsu.edu.

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