Which of the Following Statements Is True About Inferences Made

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about inferences made during reading?

• A) We do not store inferences in long term memory.
• B) We store inferences separately from the statements that actually occurred in the text.
• C) We always construct and store inferences, even when reading complex scientific texts.
• D) We often retain the gist or general meaning of a passage, forgetting that we constructed some elements that did not actually appear in the story.

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Definitions:

Compliance

is the act of conforming to or following rules, standards, or laws.

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Coalition

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