Contingency Management

Contingency Management is a behavioral intervention rooted in operant conditioning, using tangible rewards—such as vouchers, prizes, or privileges—to reinforce positive behaviors like maintaining abstinence, attending therapy sessions, or adhering to medication schedules.WikipediaNCBI

Key elements that make CM effective:

• Frequency: Rewards are given often (ideally twice a week or more).

• Immediacy: Rewards are delivered promptly after the desired behavior.

• Magnitude: Larger or escalating rewards tend to produce stronger behavior change.