Effects of 'Seductive Details' on Macroprocessing and Microprocessing in Adults and Children
Authors:
- Ruth GarnerRGRuth Garner
- Mark G. GillinghamMGMark G. Gillingham
- C . Stephen WhiteCWC . Stephen White
- 1 March 1989
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Cognition and Instruction
- Vol. 6 (1) , 41-57
Abstract
Twenty adults were asked to read a three-paragraph expository text on differences among insects. Information in the text had been rated for importance and interestingness. Half of the adults read t...Keywords
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