Compared to Normal Readers, Speed Readers

question 92

Multiple Choice

Compared to normal readers, speed readers

• A) see more letters per fixation.
• B) see the same number of letters per fixation.
• C) see fewer letters per fixation.
• D) are far more likely to move their eyes smoothly when reading, and not stop or fixate on any specific letters.

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Definitions:

Functional Fixedness

A mental bias causing people to see an item solely in terms of its conventional use, which obstructs creative thinking and the ability to solve problems.

Mental Set

A cognitive framework or mindset that establishes a particular approach to solving problems or viewing situations, often limiting the ability to see alternative solutions.

Stanford-Binet Test

A standardized test measuring intelligence and cognitive abilities in both children and adults.

Average Intelligence

Generally refers to a score on a standard intelligence test that falls within the middle range of the population, usually defined by a standard deviation from the mean IQ score.