The Study of the Effects of Language on Human Perceptions

question 27

Multiple Choice

The study of the effects of language on human perceptions and behaviors is called

• A) syntactics.
• B) semantics.
• C) pragmatics.
• D) phonemics.

Identify the equivalence of surveying in the SQ3R reading system and previewing in the Five-Part reading system.

Understand the challenges faced by people with Dyslexia in reading and decoding.

Realize that enjoyment of reading does not negate the need for strategic reading practices.

Learn how goal setting and purpose identification can improve reading comprehension and retention.

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Definitions:

Encoding Information

The initial learning of information; the process of transforming sensory input into a form that can be stored and used later.

Sensory Storage

The initial, transient stage of memory storage that captures near-exact copies of sensory stimuli for very short periods.

Short-term Storage

A cognitive function where small amounts of information are temporarily held for a limited duration, often referred to as short-term memory.

Visual Information

Data perceived through the sense of sight, crucial for learning, navigation, and understanding of our environment.