Can Differences in Word Frequency Explain Why Narrative Fiction Is a Better Predictor of Verbal Ability than Nonfiction?
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DOI: 10.1080/0163853x.2017.1289794
Abstract: ABSTRACT Individuals who read more tend to have stronger verbal skills than those who read less. Interestingly, what you read may make a difference. Past studies have found that reading narrative fiction, but not expository… read more here.
Keywords: fiction; nonfiction; word; frequency ... See more keywords