Free recall in boys of normal and poor reading levels as a function of task manipulations

摘要: Abstract Free recall of reading disabled boys, ages 9 to 11 years, was compared with that boys showing no difficulty. During a baseline trial, poor readers recalled less items and tended show organization than normals. Recall category clustering in second trial were highest following manipulation designed produce semantic encoding lowest when children required focus on items' physical features. In condition requiring free sort prior recall, failed organize or study as effectively Rather lacking the ability use relations strategy for grouping items, had difficulty spontaneously generating effective techniques.