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Eric Schwitzgebel1, Alan T Moore2

  • 1University of California, Riverside, United States.

Consciousness and Cognition
|July 14, 2018
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Inner speech frequency during reading differs between studies due to methodological issues. A direct comparison reveals smaller discrepancies than initially suggested, highlighting the need for careful analysis of research methods.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology of Reading
  • Cognitive Science
  • Metacognition

Background:

  • Studies on inner speech during reading report varying frequencies.
  • Hurlburt (2018) critiqued Moore and Schwitzgebel (2018) based on Brouwers et al. (2018) findings.
  • Methodological differences are central to the reported discrepancies.

Discussion:

  • Brouwers et al. (2018) reported lower inner speech frequency than Moore and Schwitzgebel (2018).
  • Hurlburt attributed this difference to Moore and Schwitzgebel's methodology.
  • The Brouwers et al. method also presents unique limitations.

Key Insights:

  • A direct comparison of data, accounting for methodological variations, minimizes the reported frequency difference.
  • The top-line percentages emphasized by Hurlburt may overstate the actual divergence between studies.
Keywords:
Experience samplingExperimental aestheticsInner speechIntrospectionReading

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  • Re-evaluation suggests a more nuanced understanding of inner speech reporting is necessary.

    • Outlook:

    • Further research should focus on standardized methodologies for measuring inner speech during reading.
    • Investigating the impact of specific methodological choices on reported inner speech is crucial.
    • Comparative analyses require careful consideration of complementary study limitations.