Behaviour modification in custody
Behaviour modification uses rewards to change offenders' behaviour inside prison. Psychologists design programmes that reinforce good behaviour so offenders are less likely to reoffend.
Real World
HMP Whitemoor uses a token economy where prisoners earn tokens for attending education classes and keeping cells tidy, which they exchange for privileges like extra gym time or phone calls.
Exam Focus
Always link token economies explicitly to operant conditioning — name positive reinforcement and secondary reinforcers for full marks.
Evaluation Scaffold
A four-step framework for high-quality evaluation. Use this for 'assess', 'evaluate', and 'to what extent' questions.
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