One Factor That Sets a Limit on the Maximum Information

question 7

Multiple Choice

One factor that sets a limit on the maximum information a speed reader can absorb in a given amount of time is that

• A) reading more than 4 words per second causes fatigue of neurons in the visual cortex.
• B) reading more than 4 words per second causes fatigue of the eye muscles.
• C) it is impossible to read faster than the muscles of speech can produce the equivalent sounds.
• D) a person can read only about 11 characters in each fixation of the eyes.

---

Definitions:

Tumors

Abnormal growths of tissue that can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous), resulting from uncontrolled cell division.

Cytomegalovirus

A common type of herpes virus that usually causes mild infections but can be serious for individuals with weakened immune systems or newborns.

Phylogeny

The examination of the development and connections between different organisms or groups of organisms over time.

Primates

An order of mammals that includes humans, monkeys, and apes, characterized by large brains, forward-facing eyes, and opposable thumbs.