Original paper

Effects of 'Seductive Details' on Macroprocessing and Microprocessing in Adults and Children

Volume: 6, Issue: 1, Pages: 41 - 57
Published: Mar 1, 1989
Abstract
Twenty adults were asked to read a three-paragraph expository text on differences among insects. Information in the text had been rated for importance and interestingness. Half of the adults read the text with "seductive details" (propositions presenting interesting, but unimportant, information), half without. After reading, the adults recalled the important information (a macroprocessing task), rated the text for overall interestingness,...
Paper Details
Title
Effects of 'Seductive Details' on Macroprocessing and Microprocessing in Adults and Children
Published Date
Mar 1, 1989
Volume
6
Issue
1
Pages
41 - 57
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