Which Statement About the Relationship Between Background Information and Comprehension

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the relationship between background information and comprehension is true?

• A)The development of background information prior to reading is likely to enhance comprehension.
• B)There is no detectable relationship between background information and comprehension.
• C)The development of background information prior to reading is likely to inhibit motivation.
• D)The development of background information prior to reading confuses the young reader.

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Definitions:

Cattell

Raymond Cattell was a psychologist known for his work on personality theory and psychometrics, including the development of several personality tests.

Cattell

Refers to Raymond Cattell, a psychologist known for his work in personality, factor analysis, and the development of several personality assessments.

Freud

Sigmund Freud, an Austrian neurologist and the founder of psychoanalysis, a method for treating psychopathology through dialogue.

Heredity

The passing on of physical or mental characteristics genetically from one generation to another.