Reading Preferences
©Arlene R. Taylor PhD
Individuals tend to gravitate to somewhat predictable reading choices based on innate giftedness unless they were taught to make different choices, had a limited selection of books, or learned to avoid reading for a variety of reasons (e.g., have reading difficulties, shamed for ability or for subject matter, no opportunity to learn to read).
In general, Introverts are more likely to be voracious readers. Extraverts tend to read when they are interested in the subject matter or when they are reading to obtain needed stimulation. Sometime individuals are not permitted to read what they would prefer to read due to expectations or control exerted by others.
Following are examples.
Prioritizing Division | Envisioning Division
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Individuals with an energy advantage in this division may gravitate toward reading:
They may research and purchase equipment that helps them read more easily or efficiently
| Individuals with an energy advantage in this division may gravitate toward reading:
They may be the first to purchase a new or upgraded electronic reading device
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Maintaining Division | Harmonizing Division
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Individuals with an energy advantage in this division may gravitate toward reading:
They may prefer to stick with traditional and concrete book styles (rather than reading via the internet or electronic equipment)
| Individuals with an energy advantage in this division may gravitate toward reading:
They may select reading equipment (e.g., hard-copy books, CDs, electronic books) based on what their friends prefer |