The Psychological Review, Vol. 2: Problems in the Psychology of Reading

J. O. Quantz

ISBN 10: 0282728376 / ISBN 13: 9780282728373

Published by Forgotten Books, 2022

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book explores the psychological processes involved in reading, offering insights into the factors that influence reading speed. The author investigates sensory perception, comparing the effectiveness of visual, auditory, and kinesthetic (motor) learning. Specifically, the author studies lip movement during silent reading, suggesting that it is an inherited reflex rather than an acquired habit. This comprehensive analysis provides valuable information for understanding the complexities of reading and the significance of these factors in developing effective reading strategies. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Psychological Review, Vol. 2: Problems in the Psychology of Reading
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0282728376
• ISBN 13: 9780282728373
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Psychology

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Synopsis

Unlock the science behind how we read fast and well.

This classic study examines the psychological and physiological factors that influence reading speed, from visual perception to the role of eye and voice in reading aloud. It blends careful experiments with thoughtful interpretation to show what makes a rapid reader and how different sensory pathways contribute to understanding the written word.

This edition surveys key questions about reading efficiency, including how perception, attention, and fatigue shape performance. It presents tested methods for measuring reading speed, compares isolated word recognition to continuous text, and explores how mental effort and fatigue interact with practice and habit. The work also discusses how visual and auditory channels may each support knowledge in different readers, and it considers how conscious and unconscious processes guide fluent reading.

• Learn how researchers test visual perception for letters, words, colors, and shapes.
• See how eye-based and ear-based understanding compare in reading.
• Understand how attention fluctuates during tasks and what affects fatigue.
• Explore practical ideas about improving reading speed and comprehension.

Ideal for students and professionals studying psychology, education, and reading development, this book offers clear methods and grounded findings that illuminate the art and science of reading.