Psychology

The inhibitory effect of word neighborhood size when reading with central field loss is modulated by word predictability and reading proficiency

L. Sauvan, N. Stolowy, et al.

This intriguing study explores how word neighborhood size impacts reading performance in individuals suffering from central field loss. Conducted by a team of experts, including Lauren Sauvan and Natacha Stolowy, the research reveals a significant decrease in reading speed for less proficient readers facing low-predictability words. Discover how text simplification could revolutionize rehabilitation for those with visual impairments.

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Abstract

This study investigates the inhibitory effect of word neighborhood size on reading performance in individuals with central field loss (CFL), and how this effect is modulated by word predictability and reading proficiency. Nineteen patients with CFL read sentences using a self-paced reading paradigm. Results showed a reversed neighborhood size effect for less proficient readers (those who had stopped daily reading due to visual impairment), with reading speed decreasing up to 50% for low-predictability words with many neighbors. This inhibitory effect lessened with increased word predictability. The authors suggest that text simplification could be a valuable rehabilitation tool for these patients.

Publisher

Scientific Reports

Published On

Dec 11, 2020

Authors

Lauren Sauvan, Natacha Stolowy, Carlos Aguilar, Thomas François, Núria Gala, Frédéric Matonti, Eric Castet, Aurélie Calabrèse

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