Advanced Techniques & Methods Flashcards
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A speed reader preparing for an exam uses the SQ3R-derived approach at high speed. What does the final 'Review' step primarily reinforce?
Answer: Long-term retention through spaced recall of key points
The review step consolidates memory by recalling and rechecking key points, converting short-term gains into durable retention.
What distinguishes 'scanning' from 'skimming' in advanced reading methodology?
Answer: Scanning searches for specific information while skimming extracts overall gist
Scanning hunts for a particular fact or keyword, whereas skimming samples text broadly to grasp its general meaning.
When training with a metronome for speed reading, what does each beat typically signal?
Answer: Moving to the next line or fixation point at a set rhythm
Metronome pacing disciplines the eyes to advance line by line or fixation by fixation on a consistent, gradually increasing rhythm.
A reader applies the 'first and last sentence' paragraph technique during rapid review. Why does this often work for expository text?
Answer: Topic and concluding sentences usually carry a paragraph's main idea
Expository paragraphs typically state the main idea in the opening sentence and reinforce it at the close, making these lines information-rich.
Which condition makes aggressive speed reading techniques LEAST appropriate?
Answer: Studying dense legal contracts where every clause has consequences
High-stakes, detail-critical material like legal contracts demands careful reading because missing a single clause can be costly.
In eye-movement terms, what is a 'saccade'?
Answer: A rapid jump of the eyes between fixation points
A saccade is the quick ballistic movement the eyes make between fixations, during which almost no visual information is absorbed.
Why do many advanced programs recommend timed one-minute reading drills with immediate word counts?
Answer: Measurable feedback lets readers track words-per-minute progress and adjust training
Regular timed drills give concrete words-per-minute data, making progress visible and guiding the next training adjustment.