ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) Version 7ReadingEasy
A patient is given a handout about managing their new diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes. The handout includes a section titled 'Understanding Your Blood Glucose Levels' followed by detailed explanations of fasting, pre-meal, and post-meal targets. Which of the following best describes the organizational strategy used in this section?
- AComparison and contrast
- BProblem and solution
- CChronological order
- DGeneral to specific
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. General to specific
The section starts with a broad concept ('Understanding Your Blood Glucose Levels') and then breaks it down into more specific components (fasting, pre-meal, post-meal targets). This is a classic example of moving from general information to detailed specifics.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Comparison and contrast highlights similarities and differences between two or more subjects, not the primary strategy used.
- B. Problem and solution structure identifies an issue and then offers ways to resolve it, which is not evident here.
- C. Chronological order describes events happening over time; this section is about breaking down a concept.
General to Specific Organization
A text organization strategy where a broad topic is introduced first, followed by increasingly detailed or specific information about that topic.
- Starts with an overview or main idea.
- Progresses to sub-topics or supporting details.
- Helps readers understand context before details.
Memory trick: GSP (General-Specific Pyramid) for organizing ideas.