Towards decoding the nature of word recognition A study reveals that orthographic and semantic neighbors—words sharing similar spelling and meaning—may influence reading speed and accuracy.

Teaching a child to read is all about "decoding," a fundamental skill in which readers sound out unfamiliar words. While it may seem like a fancy educational term – and some parents will hear it ...

The architecture and processes underlying visual word recognition represent some of the most intricate systems in human cognition. The seemingly simple act of reading a word involves not only a ...