The researcher used a sample of 148 students specialized in Arts and sciences. Eighty six students were Arts
major (six males and 80 females), while 62 were science students (74 males and 28 females). Arts students were
enrolled at Hebron University and were taking the reading course at the time of the study. Science students were
enrolled in Palestine Polytechnic University and were also taking a reading course at the time of the study.