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:

Samuel Gompers

A British-born American labor union leader who founded the American Federation of Labor and played a key role in advocating for workers’ rights in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

American Federation of Labor

A national federation of labor unions in the United States, founded to advocate for improved wages, hours, and working conditions for laborers.

Nineteenth Century

The period from January 1, 1801, to December 31, 1900, characterized by significant industrial, cultural, and political changes worldwide.

Fourteenth Amendment

An amendment to the U.S. Constitution, adopted in 1868, that granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States, including former slaves, and provided equal protection under the laws.