The role of food substitutes in a token economy system.
Data from five behaviour management (token economy) units were analysed for periods of 10-20 weeks before and after the use of a food substitute (Complan), provided when insufficient tokens had been earned to buy a full- or part-meal. The efficacy of this form of negative punishment to control disturbed and aggressive behaviour was examined. No evidence was found to suggest that the contingent use of a food substitute made any contribution to the therapeutic process.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001521:Behavior Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D005526:Food, Formulated; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000628:therapy; D012920:Social Behavior Disorders / Q000628:therapy*