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Wohlfarth, H.; Sam, C. – 1981
The effects of varied lighting and coloring in the classroom environment were examined on the behavior of seven severely handicapped 8 to 11 year olds with behavior problems. Analysis of changes in systolic blood pressure indicated that Ss were more comfortable and relaxed in the experimental room (in which the fluorescent lights were replaced by…
Descriptors: Aggression, Attention, Behavior Problems, Classroom Environment
Shapiro, Michele; Roth, Dana; Marcus, Angela – Journal of International Special Needs Education, 2001
A study examined the behavior of 8 Israeli children (ages 2-4) with developmental disabilities and maladaptive behavior who were exposed to direct lighting with unshielded standard fluorescent lamps vs. indirect diffuse full spectrum fluorescent lamps. The duration of adaptive behaviors was significantly higher under the indirect lighting.…
Descriptors: Adaptive Behavior (of Disabled), Behavior Modification, Behavior Problems, Developmental Disabilities
