Dual-coding theory

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Dual-coding theories are general theories of cognition that provide a unifying framework for literacy, for reading. When people read written information, dual-coding theories contend that the readers access orthographic and phonological information to recognize words in the text.

Dual-coding theory is a relatively new subject to the field of literacy.

Dual-coding theory has been examined by Professor Alain Paivio, and related to literacy, visual mnemonics, and idea generation.

See also: Unified Theory of hypermemnesia