Learn To Walk On Your Hands Flashcards
What is the realistic speed range for effective speed-reading?
600-800 wpm with maintained comprehension.
Why is subvocalization considered a bottleneck in speed-reading?
The inner voice can only go up to ~400-450 wpm, while the brain can process information much faster.
Can subvocalization be completely eliminated?
No, but it can be minimized to improve reading speed.
What are fixations in reading?
Points where the eyes pause to focus on a word or phrase.
What are saccades?
The rapid movements of the eyes between fixations.
What is saccadic blindness?
The brain temporarily “shuts off” vision during eye movement, preventing new information from being processed.
Why do speed-readers train to have larger fixations?
To reduce time lost in saccadic blindness and increase reading efficiency
What are Schultz tables?
Grids of numbers used to train peripheral vision for speed-reading.
What is the role of the fovea and parafovea in reading?
The fovea focuses on details, while the parafovea helps pick up surrounding words.
How do advanced speed-readers optimize fixations?
By focusing on the second and second-to-last words in a line instead of the first and last.
Why is centering fixations on the second word in a line helpful?
It prevents wasting half the focal range on blank space.
What is progressive overload to speed reading?
Gradually increasing reading speed while maintaining comprehension, similar to strength training.
How can you check comprehension while training speed-reading?
Quiz yourself after sections, listing details absorbed
How do pre-reading and mindset affect speed-reading?
Determining the purpose of reading helps decide if speed-reading is appropriate.
What should be done after speed-reading to reinforce learning?
Recall key points, create visual markers, and review with spaced repetition.
Why is continued practice necessary for speed-reading?
If not used regularly, the skill gets rusty and effectiveness declines.
