<P> A token economy has proven effective in increasing attentiveness and motivation in completion of tasks for children with developmental disabilities . Research shows it can help to diminish disruptive behavior and promote social behavior . </P> <P> Token economies have been applied in schools, particularly special education programs as well as in other programs . Positive results can imply increased attention and decreased disruptive behavior . In educational settings token economy seems to raise the intrinsic motivation to complete assigned tasks . But there's still need for more research . </P>

Token economy is a technique used in what type of therapy