Which critical reading strategy would MOST likely help Gavin quickly activate his prior knowledge and understand the organization of ideas in a lengthy psychological text?
A) Read the first paragraph and memorize ideas.
B) Quickly read or skim the entire passage.
C) Reflect on the meaning of the title.
D) Preview the headings in the passage.

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Previewing the headings in the passage would allow Gavin to quickly activate his prior knowledge by identifying the main topics and subtopics in the text. This would help him understand the organization of ideas and navigate the text more efficiently. Skimming the entire passage may not be effective in activating prior knowledge or identifying key ideas, and memorizing ideas or reflecting on the title may not provide enough context for understanding the full text.

Which Critical Reading Strategy Would MOST Likely Help Gavin Quickly