Arkansas Foundations of Reading Test (FORT)

In the socio-psycholinguistic reading model, how does Goodman describe reading?

1. As more transactive than interactive

2. As primarily based on phonics

3. As solely dependent on syntax

4. As entirely focused on semantics

The correct answer is: As more transactive than interactive

Goodman describes reading in the socio-psycholinguistic model as a transactive process rather than purely interactive. This view emphasizes the importance of the reader's prior knowledge, experiences, and the social context in which reading occurs. Reading is seen as an active engagement where the reader constructs meaning by transacting with the text. This involves making connections between their own thoughts and experiences and the information presented in the text, rather than only interacting with the text in a mechanical way. In the context of this model, the reading process is not limited to the mechanics of decoding text or understanding syntax. While phonics, syntax, and semantics play roles in comprehension, Goodman highlights that understanding is a complex interaction that transcends these components. The focus on transactive reading implies that comprehension is a dynamic, ongoing negotiation of meaning, influenced by the reader's background and the social context of reading.