1. A method of obtaining subtextual information regarding an interaction between an individual having preferred modalities and a programmable device, said method comprising the steps of: providing output information from the programmable device to the individual; receiving input with the programmable device through a responsive act from the individual; sensing at least one psychomotor behavioral element of the responsive act from the individual; and determining the preferred modalities of the individual based on the psychomotor behavioral element of the responsive act from the individual.