The ability to hold a book in the correct position, perceiving lines of print and scan the eyes across in the correct direction are skills that all humans, across cultures, are genetically predisposed to.

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While humans are genetically predisposed to the ability to see and interpret visual information, the specific skills required for reading are learned through education and cultural experience. Different writing systems and reading directions exist in different cultures, and individuals need to be taught how to read and follow these systems.

The Ability to Hold a Book in the Correct Position