Text 1: Cognitive scientist Dr. Rachel Adams researches reading. "Physical books provide cognitive advantages," Adams argues. "Readers remember more from paper than screens and report better comprehension."
Text 2: Educational technologist Dr. Thomas Lee promotes digital reading. "E-books offer accessibility features paper cannot match," Lee notes. "Adjustable fonts, text-to-speech, and dictionary lookup support diverse learners."
Based on the texts, what is the key difference in how Adams and Lee evaluate reading formats?
Adams prioritizes cognitive outcomes while Lee emphasizes accessibility
Adams studies students while Lee studies professionals
Adams opposes all technology while Lee opposes all print
Adams focuses on fiction while Lee focuses on textbooks
Correct Answer: A
Choice A is the correct answer. Adams focuses on cognition: "remember more," "better comprehension." Lee focuses on accessibility for "diverse learners."
- Evidence: Adams: memory, comprehension; Lee: accessibility features.
- Reasoning: They evaluate formats by different criteria.
- Conclusion: Cognition vs. accessibility is the key distinction.
Choice B is incorrect because target populations aren't specified. Choice C is incorrect because neither takes an absolute position. Choice D is incorrect because genre isn't discussed.