The Perceptual Factors In Reading: A Quantitative Study Of The Psychological Processes Involved In Word Perception (1907)

By Francis Marion Hamilton

Book Overview

""The Perceptual Factors In Reading"" is a book written by Francis Marion Hamilton and published in 1907. It is a quantitative study of the psychological processes involved in word perception during reading. The author explores the different factors that affect the reading process, such as the size and shape of letters, the spacing between them, and the context in which they appear. He also examines the role of memory and attention in reading, and how they influence the perception of words. The book is based on a series of experiments conducted by the author, using various methods to measure the speed and accuracy of reading. The findings provide valuable insights into the cognitive processes involved in reading, and have implications for the teaching of reading skills. Overall, ""The Perceptual Factors In Reading"" is a pioneering work in the field of cognitive psychology, and a landmark study in the history of reading research.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167168895
• ISBN13: 9781167168895
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"