Long-term effects of a token economy on target and off-task behaviors
LONG-TERM EFFECTS OF A TOKEN ECONOMY ON TARGET
AND OFF-TASK BEHAVIORS’
THEODORE H . WASSERMAN AND DANIEL J . VOGRIN
Astor Child Guidance Center. Bronx, N Y
The present study examined the effects of a token economy on off-task (nontarget)
behavior occurring concurrently with the reinforcement of target behavior. The
ability of a token economy to maintain its effectiveness for a long time period when
utilized in a
