What We Know About Reading and the Brain

Which brain region helps us perceive letters and words?

• Visual cortex

• Phonological cortex

• Semantic cortex

• Syntactic cortex

What is the role of the phonological cortex in reading?

• Helps us understand the rules and structure of sentences

• Stores word meanings

• Maps the sounds to letters

• Helps us perceive letters and words

Which part of the brain is associated with language processing, speech, and reading?

• Left hemisphere

• Frontal lobe

• Parietal lobe

• Temporal lobe

What does the occipital-temporal region of the brain do?

• Produces speech

• Stores the appearance and meaning of words

• Segments a written word into its sounds

• Processes speech sounds as we listen and speak

According to Dr. Mark Seidenberg, what is the hallmark of skilled reading?

• The ability to read without conscious effort

• The ability to read quickly

• The ability to understand complex texts

• The integration of print with spoken language knowledge

What structural difference is observed in the brains of students with dyslexia?

• Overactive in other areas to compensate

• More active left hemisphere

• Less active right hemisphere

• More active frontal lobe

What promising area of research is suggested by neuroscience studies on reading intervention?

• Reading intervention may improve memory

• Reading intervention may increase IQ

• Reading intervention may change brain structure

• Reading intervention may enhance creativity

Who is a cognitive neuroscientist studying how reading takes place in the brain?

• Mark Seidenberg

• Stanislas Dehaene

• Marilyn Adams

• Guinevere Eden