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  • Semantics
  • Pragmatics

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  • Scalar inferences, a type of conversational implicature, have been shown to delay response times in experiments.
  • The specific aspect of scalar inference computation responsible for this delay remains unclear.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the processing time of different types of inferences beyond scalar inferences.
  • To determine if the delay observed in scalar inferences is unique or if other inferences also affect processing times.

Main Methods:

  • An experimental paradigm extending Bott and Noveck's (2004) work was used.
  • Response times were measured for scalar inferences, free choice inferences, conditional perfection, and exhaustivity in "it"-clefts.

Main Results:

  • Scalar inferences significantly delayed response times.
  • In contrast, free choice inferences, conditional perfection, and exhaustivity in "it"-clefts facilitated response times.
  • A correlation between inference type and response time was observed.

Conclusions:

  • The computational cost of conversational implicatures varies.
  • The structural characteristics of required alternatives likely influence the time needed for implicature computation.
  • This finding contributes to understanding the cognitive processes underlying language comprehension.