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Pragmatic ability and disability as emergent phenomena.

Michael R Perkins1

  • 1Department of Human Communication Sciences, University of Sheffield, Sheffield S10 2TN, UK. m.perkins@sheffield.ac.uk

Clinical Linguistics & Phonetics
|July 16, 2005
PubMed
Summary

This study presents a holistic view of pragmatic ability and disability. It suggests pragmatic skills emerge from interactions between linguistic, cognitive, and sensorimotor processes, not isolated modules.

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Clinical pragmatics: an emergentist perspective.

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Area of Science:

  • Linguistics
  • Cognitive Science
  • Neuroscience

Background:

  • Pragmatic ability is crucial for effective communication.
  • Previous models often localized pragmatic functions to discrete modules.
  • Understanding pragmatic impairment requires a broader perspective.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline a holistic approach to pragmatic ability and disability.
  • To reframe pragmatic functioning as an emergent property.
  • To identify underlying factors contributing to pragmatic behavior.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of pragmatic ability.
  • Integration of linguistic, cognitive, and sensorimotor perspectives.
  • Focus on interactive processes within and between individuals.

Main Results:

  • Pragmatic ability and disability are not solely due to isolated dysfunctions.
  • Normal and impaired pragmatic functioning emerge from complex interactions.
  • Behavior in communication arises from interconnected processes.

Conclusions:

  • A holistic, interactionist model provides a more comprehensive understanding of pragmatics.
  • This approach accounts for both typical and atypical pragmatic development.
  • Future research should explore the interplay of linguistic, cognitive, and sensorimotor factors.

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