Subvocalization | Things About Speed Reading Nobody Tells You
Summary
TLDRThis video script explores the concept of subvocalization and its impact on reading speed and comprehension. It defines subvocalization as the silent repetition of words while reading, which can be mechanical or mental. The script suggests that while eliminating subvocalization can increase reading speed, it may come at the cost of comprehension, with studies indicating a potential loss of 10-20%. It discusses different techniques for suppressing subvocalization, such as counting or finger tapping, with the latter being more effective in maintaining comprehension. The video encourages viewers to make informed decisions about when to suppress subvocalization based on their reading goals.
Takeaways
- 📚 Subvocalization is the silent repetition of words while reading, which can come in various forms such as whispering, mouth movements without sound, or internal repetition.
- 🔍 Mechanical subvocalization involves physical mouth or tongue movements and can be easily untrained, for example, by chewing gum while reading.
- 🧠 Mental subvocalization is the internal repetition of words in the mind, which is more challenging to suppress and may affect reading speed and comprehension.
- 🚀 Eliminating subvocalization can increase reading speed, but it may come at the cost of comprehension, with potential losses of 10 to 20 percent.
- 🔄 The focus should shift from reading words to understanding the meaning of the text, which can help overcome the unnecessary hindrance of mechanical subvocalization.
- ⚖️ The trade-off between reading speed and comprehension varies depending on the technique used to suppress subvocalization.
- 🔢 Counting while reading is one method to suppress subvocalization, but it may significantly reduce comprehension.
- 🎶 Tapping fingers on a table while reading is a more promising technique that can reduce subvocalization without as much loss in comprehension.
- 🤔 The reason tapping works better than counting is that it prevents the 'mental dispute' for speech resources, allowing for faster reading with less subvocalization.
- 📉 The cost to comprehension when suppressing mental subvocalization can vary, and it's essential to be aware of this when deciding on techniques to use.
- 📚 In summary, mechanical subvocalization can be eliminated to focus on meaning, while mental subvocalization suppression should be approached with caution due to potential comprehension loss.
Q & A
What is subvocalization and why might someone want to eliminate it?
-Subvocalization is the silent repetition of words while reading. People may want to eliminate it to read faster, as it can hinder reading speed without necessarily improving comprehension.
What are the different forms of subvocalization mentioned in the script?
-The forms include saying or whispering words, whispering every other word, moving the mouth without sound, and having an active tongue while keeping the mouth shut. There's also mental subvocalization, which occurs internally without any physical movement.
Why might focusing on the words rather than their meaning be a problem during reading?
-Focusing on words instead of their meaning can slow down reading speed and may not contribute to a deeper understanding of the text, which is often the goal of reading.
How can one untrain mechanical subvocalization according to the script?
-Mechanical subvocalization can be untrained by keeping the speech apparatus occupied, such as chewing gum while reading, which helps to eliminate the habit of physically moving the mouth or tongue.
What is mental subvocalization and why is it important to be aware of it?
-Mental subvocalization is the internal repetition of words in one's mind without any physical movement. It's important to be aware of it because suppressing it can lead to faster reading but may come at the cost of comprehension.
What is the potential cost of suppressing mental subvocalization in terms of comprehension?
-The potential cost of suppressing mental subvocalization can be a loss of comprehension, with studies suggesting a possible decrease of 10 to 20 percent.
What techniques have been studied to suppress mental subvocalization and what were the findings?
-Two techniques studied are counting while reading and tapping fingers on a table while reading. Counting may almost completely eliminate subvocalization but at a high cost to comprehension. Tapping fingers seems to allow for faster reading with less subvocalization and better retained comprehension.
Why might counting while reading be less effective in retaining comprehension compared to other techniques?
-Counting while reading might be less effective because it creates a 'mental dispute' where the counting and the reading compete for the same cognitive resources, potentially reducing comprehension.
What does the script suggest about the relationship between reading speed and comprehension?
-The script suggests that while increasing reading speed by suppressing subvocalization can be beneficial, it's crucial to balance speed with comprehension, as some techniques may sacrifice understanding for speed.
What advice does the script give regarding when to suppress subvocalization and when not to?
-The script advises that one should make decisions about suppressing subvocalization based on the situation and the importance of comprehension. It suggests that for general reading, mental subvocalization might already be at a reasonable speed, and suppressing it further is situational and should be done with awareness of the potential comprehension cost.
How does the script define 'mechanical subvocalization' and why is it suggested to eliminate it?
-Mechanical subvocalization is defined as the physical act of moving the mouth or tongue while reading without making sound. It is suggested to eliminate it to focus on the meaning of the words rather than the act of reading them, which can improve reading efficiency.
Outlines
📚 Understanding Subvocalization in Reading
This paragraph introduces the concept of subvocalization, which is the silent repetition of words while reading. It explains that subvocalization can be done in various forms, such as whispering, mouth movement without sound, or internal repetition. The paragraph emphasizes that while subvocalization can slow down reading speed, it's not inherently problematic. However, it suggests that excessive focus on words rather than meaning might be an issue. The speaker proposes to explore different types of subvocalization and methods to eliminate them based on scientific evidence, allowing viewers to make informed decisions about when to suppress subvocalization.
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Keywords
💡Subvocalization
💡Reading Speed
💡Comprehension
💡Mental Subvocalization
💡Mechanical Subvocalization
💡Suppression
💡Counting Technique
💡Tapping Technique
💡Speech Resources
💡Inner Narrator
💡Trade-off
Highlights
Subvocalization can be eliminated to increase reading speed, but it may come at a cost.
Different types of subvocalization include whispering words, mouth movements without sound, and active tongue movement.
Mechanical subvocalization hinders reading speed without necessarily improving comprehension.
Mental subvocalization is the internal repetition of words and is different from mechanical subvocalization.
Suppressing mental subvocalization can lead to a faster reading speed but may reduce comprehension by 10 to 20%.
Chewing gum or keeping the speech apparatus occupied can help eliminate mechanical subvocalization.
Mental subvocalization is already at a reasonable speed and suppressing it further is situational.
Counting while reading can almost completely eliminate subvocalization but at a high cost to comprehension.
Tapping fingers on the table while reading is a more promising technique with less impact on comprehension.
The trade-off between reading speed and comprehension varies with different suppression techniques.
The 'inner narrator' can be suppressed to reduce mental subvocalization and increase reading speed.
The cost of suppressing mental subvocalization on comprehension may be higher or lower depending on the technique used.
Eliminating mechanical subvocalization helps focus on reading for meaning rather than words.
The transcript provides insights into the science behind subvocalization and its effects on reading speed and comprehension.
The transcript suggests that the decision to suppress subvocalization should be based on individual needs and the context of reading.
The transcript encourages viewers to make informed decisions about when to suppress subvocalization based on current scientific understanding.
The transcript concludes by summarizing the key points about subvocalization, its types, and the implications for reading speed and comprehension.
Transcripts
all right chances are that you're
interested in socialization because you
want to read faster you read somewhere
or someone told you that by eliminating
some vocalization
you can actually do that and that is
correct you can suppress the
vocalization
in doing so getting to read faster
however you may not always want to do
that because
this does come at a cost which not
necessarily everyone wants you to be
aware of so we're going to look into
different types of equalization
how to eliminate each and every one of
them and to what extent
it is a good idea to do so all based on
the current science that we have
available so you can make your own
decisions
when to actually do it and when maybe
not all right so just we're on the same
page let's get a definition for what
subvocalization is we can define
civicalization by
repeating the words that we're reading
silently to ourselves and this silent
repeating of words may come in very
different forms meaning that there are
different types of localization you may
be actually saying or whispering all the
words that you're reading or you may be
whispering
every other word you may be also moving
your mouth without uttering an actual
sound
or even keeping your mouth shut but your
tongue
being very active and all these
different types of survivalization and
more
scientists have actually observed and
it's true that by mechanically
reproducing each and every word that
you're reading
you are hindering unnecessarily your
ability to read faster and you should
understand that this is not necessarily
a problem however
it's not doing much for you either the
reason being is that you may be actually
focusing too much
on reading the words instead of focusing
on the meaning of those words the good
thing is that this type of
self-equalization is easily untrainable
just
using a chewing gum while reading or
something sweet something to just keep
your speech
apparatus occupied while reading will
help you a lot
once you take care of that you may
notice that although you're not
whispering words or you're not doing any
apparent mechanical movements with your
mouth or your tongue
you're still so vocalizing but now it's
all in your head
this is the type of cervicalization that
is referred to as mental subvocalization
and this is the type of cervicalization
that we're going to talk about from this
point on and you should know up front
that if this is the type of civilization
that you're doing
you're already probably reading at a
reasonable speed so any additional
suppressing or elimination of
supervisation from this point on
is just a bonus or it's just situational
if you actually push things too hard
this may start costing you comprehension
of the text that you're reading and
there's not a lot of space for debate
around that because we already have the
science to back this up in fact it may
cost you anywhere between 10 to 20
of your comprehension and this is
specifically based on studies
designed to explore exactly that that
being said it's interesting to know that
depending on the way we suppress the
vocalization and the degree to which we
do
that the trade-off in comprehension may
also vary dramatically so
let's take a look at some different
methods that have been studied for
suppressing mental sufficient one way to
do that is by counting while reading so
while reading
you repeatedly count one two three four
one two three four
maybe a little faster maybe a little
slower maybe in your head maybe
out loud in the research that we have
and that was performed it was out loud
and with practice this particular
technique may allow you to
almost completely eliminate
civicalization but what research shows
is
that this one technique may cost you the
most comprehension in return
that's the bad news the good news is
that there was another technique that
was put to the test which seemed
a lot more promising and the technique
is very simple instead of counting while
reading you just
tap your fingers on the table and the
results were surprisingly good
the explanation as to why this works so
much better than counting
is that when counting it's as if two
people are talking over one another and
arguing on which one gets to talk on a
mic the mic representing our speech
resources on the other hand
tapping our fingers while reading seems
to prevent most of this mental dispute
so we get to read faster to
cervicalize less and yet retain higher
comprehension so let's put into
perspective everything that we've
learned first of all we have mechanical
cervicalization which we can totally get
rid of
not because of some other reason but to
make sure that we're focusing on reading
for meaning instead of reading for words
and then we have mental suffocalization
which
if you want to get a better grasp of
what it feels like to read without
listening to that inner narrator all the
time you can suppress that and in doing
so read
faster however you should know that this
comes at the expense of comprehension
that cost may be higher or lower
depending on the technique that you're
using
that is all i have for you today thank
you sincerely for watching
keep it bright and i'll see you next
time
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