Applied behavior analysis Definitions and concepts Reinforcement Positive reinforcement
A token reinforcer is a neutral stimulus that can be traded for a object or activity. The objects or activities they can trade tokens for are known as back-up reinforcers. The tokens do not have value by themselves. They are only valuable because the person knows that they can trade them for something they want to earn. Token reinforcers are similar to money. They can be really effective because the person will get to choose the reward they want. They are also effective because they can be given right after the behavior happens. There will be no delay in reinforcement with token reinforcers.