Bisensory Integration

Abstract

Senf's (1969) classic study of bisensory integration language tasks modified to include control for syllable length and frequency was replicated with 52 normal learning children (NLC) and 52 learning disabled children (LDC). Overall results were essentially confirmatory of the original study with the exception of a more consistent pattern for individual difference variables and failure to replicate the main effect of stimulus interpair presentation times. Discussion centered on proportional allotments of subjects' recall errors relative to age and population variables. Differences between populations were interpreted as differences in rapid recoding and rehearsal of verbal stimuli.