When Reading an Unfamiliar Polysyllabic Word, Skilled Readers

question 20

Multiple Choice

When reading an unfamiliar polysyllabic word, skilled readers:

• A) look at the first letter of the word and use context to make a guess.
• B) skip the word.
• C) break the word into chunks or syllables which are individually read and then blended.
• D) sound each letter in the word and blend them all together.

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Definitions:

Two-Dimensional View

A perspective that considers only two aspects of a situation, often missing the complexity of the subject.

Applied Research

A form of systematic inquiry involving the practical application of science. It accesses and uses some part of the research communities' accumulated theories, knowledge, methods, and techniques, for a specific, state-, business-, or client-driven purpose.

Biological Psychology

The study of the biological underpinnings of cognitive, emotional, and behavioral processes.

Head Injuries

Physical trauma to the head, which can affect the brain and lead to a range of symptoms, from mild to severe.