The influence of communication mode on written language processing and beyond
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Using Eye Movements Recorded in the Visual World Paradigm to Explore the Online Processing of Spoken Language
Published on: October 13, 2018
Laura Barca1, Giovanni Pezzulo1
1Institute of Cognitive Sciences and Technologies,National Research Council,00185 Rome,Italy.laura.barca@istc.cnr.itgiovanni.pezzulo@istc.cnr.ithttp://www.istc.cnr.it/people/laura-barcahttp://www.istc.cnr.it/people/guiovanni-pezzulo.
Abstract:
Empirical evidence suggests a broad impact of communication mode on cognition at large, beyond language processing. Using a sign language since infancy might shape the representation of words and other linguistic stimuli - for example, incorporating in it the movements and signs used to express them. Once integrated into linguistic representations, this visuo-motor content can affect deaf signers' linguistic and cognitive processing.
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