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Deep Dyslexia And Semantic Errors: A Test Of The Failure Of Inhibition Hypothesis Using A Semantic Blocking Paradigm., Annette Suzanne. Colangelo
Deep Dyslexia And Semantic Errors: A Test Of The Failure Of Inhibition Hypothesis Using A Semantic Blocking Paradigm., Annette Suzanne. Colangelo
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Deep dyslexia is an acquired reading disorder in which a previously literate adult produces semantic errors during reading and demonstrates impaired nonword reading. Most models of the syndrome account for the reading errors observed in deep dyslexia in terms of multiple loci of damage. In contrast, Buchanan, McEwen, Westbury, and Libben (2003) proposed that reading errors result from damage in the phonological output lexicon alone. According to this formulation, semantic errors evolve from impaired explicit assess and production due to failure of inhibition. In contrast, implicit processing is assumed to be intact in deep dyslexia. The current investigation tests several …
Affective, Cognitive, And Performance Consequences Of Self-Selected Self-Handicaps., Kelly Theresa. Powell
Affective, Cognitive, And Performance Consequences Of Self-Selected Self-Handicaps., Kelly Theresa. Powell
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Self-handicapping is defined as the construction of obstacles or impediments to successful performance by an individual to protect or enhance self-esteem or self-image. The purpose of this research study was to explore the consequences of engaging in a behavioral self-handicapping strategy. In addition to positive and negative affect, test performance, test performance attributions, and self-efficacy were measured. Self-esteem and tendency to self-handicap served as covariates. Self-selected handicaps were examined in a quasi-experimental design. Participants chose whether to self-handicap or not by selecting either perceived distracting or enhancing music. Participants completed pre-test measures of positive affect, negative affect, self-esteem, and tendency …