The influence of reading purpose on inference generation and comprehension in reading.
Abstract
There are variations in the extent to which particular types of inferences or activations are made during reading (G. McKoon & R. Ratcliff, 1992; M. Singer, 1994). In this study, the authors investigated the influence of reading purpose (for entertainment or study) on inference generation. Participants read 2 texts aloud and 2 texts for comprehension measures. Reading purpose did not influence off-line behavior (comprehension) but did influence...
Paper Details
Title
The influence of reading purpose on inference generation and comprehension in reading.
Published Date
Sep 1, 1999
Volume
91
Issue
3
Pages
488 - 496
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