English Dictionary

token economy

noun

(psychology, psychiatry) A system of behavior modification based on the principles of operant conditioning; patients are rewarded with tokens (reinforcers) for engaging in desirable activities.

The concept of token economy is widely used in psychology.

意味（1）

(psychology, psychiatry) A system of behavior modification based on the principles of operant conditioning; patients are rewarded with tokens (reinforcers) for engaging in desirable activities.

意味（2）

(cryptocurrencies, economics) An economy based on cryptocurrency tokens.

The supply of any token is also important in the operation of a token economy, as well as for the more fundamental issue of token valuation.