Effects of and preference for conditions of token earn versus token loss

Jeanne M. Donaldson; Iser G. Deleon; Alyssa B. Fisher; Sungwoo Kahng

doi:10.1002/jaba.135

Effects of and preference for conditions of token earn versus token loss

Jeanne M. Donaldson, Iser G. Deleon, Alyssa B. Fisher, Sungwoo Kahng

Kennedy Krieger Institute

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Abstract

The effects of earning and losing tokens on the disruptive behavior of 12 first-grade students were evaluated under symmetrical contingencies of earn and loss. Both contingencies produced decreases in disruptive behavior. For some participants, more consistent decreases were observed during the loss contingency. In addition, participants generally earned or kept more tokens during the loss contingency. When offered a choice of contingencies, most participants preferred the loss contingency. The results showed some consistency with behavioral economic principles of loss aversion and the endowment effect.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	537-548
Number of pages	12
Journal	Journal of applied behavior analysis
Volume	47
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.135
State	Published - 2014

Keywords

loss aversion
positive reinforcement
response cost
tokens

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Applied Psychology
Sociology and Political Science
Philosophy

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