Within ACL 5, the person tries different techniques in order to achieve a better result. When short-term memory is intact yet long-term memory is lacking, secondary consequences maybe neglected. Many appliances have warning signs that warn of dangers due to secondary consequences or unseen forces such as electricity to cover their liabilities.
Instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs) are done often, but not every day. Within ACL 5 Low, it is easier for the person to learn new techniques and adjust to changes.
The person can remember and learn as long as the supplies display perceivable changes in the effects of their actions.
Prior sensorimotor knowledge can be applied to present supplies, but prior abstract knowledge is not applied.
Written instructions must be short and explicit about the use of present supplies to be followed. Substitutes for written directions from simple to complex are:
- Audio-video demonstrations with zoom,
- Diagrams with very few lines,
- Exploded diagrams,
- Diagrams and words,
- Words alone.
Precautions are only followed when:
- The explanation is understood in the presence of material objects.
- The effect is limited to sensorimotor information.
- The effect is consistent every time.