The Assumption That Readers Try to Interpret Each Content Word

question 41

Multiple Choice

The assumption that readers try to interpret each content word of a text as that word is encountered in the passage-that is,we do not take in a group of words before starting to process them-is __________.

• A)eye-mind assumption
• B)immediacy assumption
• C)direct reference
• D)the "assist" function

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Definitions:

Extinguish

In psychological terms, to diminish or eliminate a conditioned response, often through repeated exposure to the conditioned stimulus without the unconditioned stimulus.

Fear Of Driving

An anxiety disorder characterized by an intense fear or phobia of driving a vehicle.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, characterized by flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.

Vivid Flashbacks

Intensely clear and powerful memories of past experiences, often associated with traumatic events, that involuntarily come to mind.