According to the Dual - Route Theory of Reading, a Person

question 27

Multiple Choice

According to the dual - route theory of reading, a person who can read all familiar words without difficulty but cannot read novel words is using the:

• A) phonological route.
• B) lexical route.
• C) letter naming route.
• D) prosodic route.
• Answer Key

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Definitions:

Iconic Memory

The visual sensory memory register pertaining to the visual domain and a fast-decaying store of visual information.

Sensory Memory

The shortest-term element of memory, allowing the retention of impressions of sensory information after the original stimuli have ended.

Working Memory

A mental system of restricted capability accountable for momentarily retaining data for processing purposes.

Overextension

A language development error wherein a child applies a word too broadly to objects that do not fit the word's meaning.