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Peer reviewedSimpson, Greg B.; Foster, Mollie Ramsey – Developmental Psychology, 1986
Describes two experiments that examined word recognition processes of second, fourth, and sixth graders. Shows that older children use meaning frequency to narrow the amount of information kept active following word recognition. (HOD)
Descriptors: Ambiguity, Cognitive Processes, Context Clues, Elementary Education
