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Simultaneous reading with the two hands: reply to Bertelson and Mousty.

S Millar1

  • 1Department of Experimental Psychology, University of Oxford.

Cortex; a Journal Devoted to the Study of the Nervous System and Behavior
|September 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

This study clarifies that braille reading research was not about scanning. Findings from two measures contradicted the hypothesis that fast braille readers use both hands simultaneously on different text portions.

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Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Neuroscience of Reading
  • Human-Computer Interaction

Background:

  • Critiques of previous braille reading analyses by Bertelson and Mousty are addressed.
  • Misinterpretations of the nature and purpose of measures used in braille reading studies are highlighted.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To re-evaluate Millar's (1987) analyses in light of criticisms.
  • To clarify the methodology and findings of braille reading research, specifically regarding simultaneous hand use.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized two distinct measures to test a hypothesis about braille reading.
  • Detailed explanation of the first measure to address misunderstandings.
  • Reanalysis of existing data to counter criticisms.

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Main Results:

  • Findings from the two measures were consistent.
  • Results contradicted the hypothesis that fast braille readers use both hands simultaneously on different text portions.
  • Criticisms were based on unsupported assumptions and misinterpretations of methodology.

Conclusions:

  • Bertelson and Mousty's criticisms stem from a misunderstanding of the research measures.
  • The study's findings do not support the simultaneous dual-hand reading hypothesis.
  • Further research is needed to explain discrepancies in braille reading data.