The Psychology of Science Text Comprehension

, by Le›n, Jos A.; Graesser, Arthur C.; Otero, Jose

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ISBN: 9781410612434 | 1410612430
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Copyright: 2/12/2002

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Multidisciplinary approach to understanding the process of comprehending scientific texts by leaders in the fields of psycholinguitics, applied linguistics, science education, & the scientific study of reading.

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Preface
Introduction to the Psychology of Science Text Comprehension
The Functions, Contents, and Design of Science Texts
Toward a Functional Analysis of Scientific Genres: Implications for Understanding and Learning Processes
The Characteristic of Well-Designed Science Textbooks
Visual Imagery in School Science Texts
Generating and Understanding Qualitative Explanations
Basic Cognitive Representations and Processes in Text Comprehension
Comprehension and Memory of Science Texts: Inferential Processes and the Construction of a Mental Representation
Understanding Causality and Temporal Sequence in Scientific Discourse
Situation Models as Retrieval Structures: Effects on the Global Coherence of Science Texts
Predictive Inferences in Scientific and Technological Contexts
Situated Regulation of Scientific Text Processing
Comprehension Monitoring
Metacomprehension of Science Text: Investigating the Levels-of-Disruption Hypothesis
Noticing and Fixing Difficulties While Understanding Science Texts
Updating Mental Representations During Reading Scientific Text
Coordinating Multiple Information Sources and Media
Using Illustrations to Promote Constructivist Learning From Science Text
Understanding Machines From Multimedia and Hypermedia Presentations
Toward an Integrative View of Text and Picture Comprehension: Visualization Effects on the Construction of Mental Models
"Mining for Meaning:" Cognitive Effects of Inserted Questions in Learning From Scientific Text
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