Text 1: Psychologist Dr. Emma Wong studies reading across formats. "Deep reading—sustained, immersive engagement—develops differently when children read primarily on screens," Wong explains. "Digital reading tends toward skimming rather than contemplation."
Text 2: Literacy researcher Dr. Kevin Park notes format effects depend on design. "Reading apps can encourage deep engagement through interactive features," Park contends. "Format matters less than how content is designed. Well-designed digital reading can foster comprehension."
How does Park's position qualify Wong's concerns?
By arguing that reading has no cognitive effects
By suggesting design can mitigate format-related challenges
By claiming children never read on screens
By denying that deep reading exists as a phenomenon
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the correct answer. Park doesn't deny Wong's concerns but argues "well-designed digital reading" can address them. Design, not format alone, determines outcomes—mitigating screen-reading challenges.
- Evidence: Park: "Format matters less than how content is designed."
- Reasoning: Wong's concerns apply to poor design, not screens inherently.
- Conclusion: Good design can enable deep digital reading.
Choice A is incorrect because Park discusses cognitive engagement. Choice C is incorrect because Park studies screen reading. Choice D is incorrect because Park aims to foster comprehension.