Abstract
Concrete vs abstract word learning was investigated in first grade subjects on a trials-to-criterion basis. Eight four-letter words were selected (four concrete, four abstract) from a list of common words and presented mechanically to subjects. Subjects were divided into groups high and low in reading readiness. A 2 × 2 analysis of variance indicated that contrary to previously published research, there is no difference in the ability to learn concrete or abstract words. Further, low-readiness subjects did not perform with any significant degree of difference from subjects high in readiness. It was concluded that concreteness or abstractness may not be a significant factor in word learning, as previously assumed.
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