Perceived effects of token reinforcement economy on the social skills of children with mental retardation

Date of Publication

2003

Document Type

Master's Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts in Education Major in Special Education

College

Br. Andrew Gonzalez FSC College of Education

Department/Unit

Educational Leadership and Management

Thesis Adviser

Perlita M. Jamoralin

Defense Panel Chair

Myrna R. Gigantone

Defense Panel Member

Flordelina D. Ospick
Lydia Valentin

Abstract/Summary

This study determines the perceived effects of Token Reinforcement Economy on the social skills among children with mental retardation (CWMR). Seventy participants were involved which included 10 teachers and 60 parents of CWMR from public and private SPED schools in the Division of Quezon City. The results indicated that both parents and teachers used token economy teachers used them often, while parents did sometimes. A significant difference was found between the forms of economy used by parents and those used by teachers. The effects of token economy were shown by top-ranking behaviors like: 1) doing tasks independently 2) waiting for his turn 3) following rules set 4) beginning to take ownership of behavior 5) performing with confidence in front of large groups and 6) cooperating with others . It appears that both teachers and parents used token economy as interventions.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TG03464

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

119 leaves ; 28 cm.

Keywords

Social skills; Token economy (Psychology); Mental retardation; Mentally handicapped children; Self-help techniques; Life skills

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