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Rule-based versus associative processes in derivational morphology.

M Alegre1, P Gordon

  • 1University of Pittsburgh, PA 15260, USA.

Brain and Language
|August 6, 1999
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Derivational morphology exhibits associative memory structures, with word stems clustering by sound. This suggests both rule-based and associative processes influence word formation.

Area of Science:

  • Psycholinguistics
  • Computational Linguistics
  • Cognitive Science

Background:

  • Derivational morphology, the process of forming new words from existing ones, has traditionally been viewed through a rule-based lens.
  • Recent research suggests associative memory structures may also play a role in linguistic processing, similar to inflectional morphology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate whether derivational morphology demonstrates evidence of an associative memory structure.
  • To determine if phonological properties influence the organization of derivational forms.
  • To examine how speakers process novel complex words derived through derivational processes.

Main Methods:

  • Distributional analysis of stems in attested derivational forms.
  • Analysis of phonological clustering (gangs) around nonneutral and neutral affixes.

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  • Collecting acceptability ratings from subjects for novel complex words.

    • Main Results:

    • Distributional analysis revealed significant phonological clustering (gangs) for nonneutral affixes and some neutral affixes.
    • Subject acceptability ratings indicated sensitivity to the gang structure associated with derivational affixes.
    • Evidence suggests that both rule-based and associative generalization mechanisms are involved in derivational morphology.

    Conclusions:

    • Derivational morphology appears to involve associative memory structures, evidenced by phonological clustering of word stems.
    • The findings indicate dissociations between rule-based and associative generalization mechanisms in derivational morphology, mirroring patterns seen in inflectional morphology.
    • This study contributes to understanding the cognitive underpinnings of word formation and linguistic structure.