A behavior modification program in toilet training, utilizing reinforcing properties of music, candy, cold drinks, and television was instigated with institutionalized (nontoilet trained) males, ages 15-20 , who were profoundly, severely and moderately mentally handicapped. Eleven experimental and 11 control subjects were involved. A Toileting…

Reinforcement control of toileting behaviors was established in three profoundly retarded institutionalized adults through the use of a totally automatic reinforcement dispenser. The device was found to be reliable, reasonably priced and more accurate than manually or semiautomatically delivered reinforcement. (CL)