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Examined were the effects of reversing the color of stimulus materials used to teach survival vocabulary to 16 spastic cerebral palsied and 16 other multihandicapped adolescents with mental retardation. Compared to black-on-white cards, white-on-black cards improved the acquisition performance of both groups, but did not affect retention.…

Eleven British students (ages 16-19) with severe learning difficulties were presented with microcomputer switches which activated various visual and auditory contingencies. Students were able to indicate a preference for specific contingencies when placed in a carefully designed situation. Visual rewards did not generate strong preferences. (JDD)