Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Depth Perception and Spatial Vision01:15

Depth Perception and Spatial Vision

2.1K
Depth perception is the ability to perceive objects three-dimensionally. It relies on two types of cues: binocular and monocular. Binocular cues depend on the combination of images from both eyes and how the eyes work together. Since the eyes are in slightly different positions, each eye captures a slightly different image. This disparity between images, known as binocular disparity, helps the brain interpret depth. When the brain compares these images, it determines the distance to an object.
2.1K
Language and Cognition01:27

Language and Cognition

812
Language serves as a bridge between ideas and communication, influencing how individuals perceive and interact with the world. Psychologists have long debated whether language shapes thought or vice versa. This discussion gained grip with Edward Sapir and Benjamin Lee Whorf in the 1940s, who proposed that language determines thought, a concept known as linguistic determinism. They suggested that the vocabulary and structure of a language influence how its speakers think and perceive reality.
812
Language01:16

Language

921
Language is a unique communication system that uses words and systematic rules to organize and transmit information. Unlike other forms of communication, which may involve postures, movements, odors, or vocalizations, language relies on symbols and grammar. This makes human communication distinct from that of other species, who also communicate but do not use language in the same way humans do.
Corballis and Suddendorf (2007) and Tomasello and Rakoczy (2003) highlight the role of language in...
921
Relationship Formation02:12

Relationship Formation

46.3K
What do you think is the single most influential factor in determining with whom you become friends and whom you form romantic relationships? You might be surprised to learn that the answer is simple: the people with whom you have the most contact. This most important factor is proximity. You are more likely to be friends with people you have regular contact with. For example, there are decades of research that shows that you are more likely to become friends with people who live in your dorm,...
46.3K
Cognitive Dissonance01:38

Cognitive Dissonance

37.5K
Social psychologists have documented that feeling good about ourselves and maintaining positive self-esteem is a powerful motivator of human behavior (Tavris & Aronson, 2008). In the United States, members of the predominant culture typically think very highly of themselves and view themselves as good people who are above average on many desirable traits (Ehrlinger, Gilovich, & Ross, 2005). Often, our behavior, attitudes, and beliefs are affected when we experience a threat to our...
37.5K
Components of Language01:24

Components of Language

830
Language, whether spoken, signed, or written, consists of specific components: lexicon and grammar. The lexicon is the vocabulary of a language, comprising its words. Grammar is the set of rules used to convey meaning through the lexicon. For example, English grammar adds “-ed” to most verbs to indicate past tense. Words are formed by combining phonemes, which are the basic sound units of a language. Different languages have different sets of phonemes (e.g., “ah” vs.
830

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Evaluating a pilot nationwide licencing OSCE for internationally-qualified registered nurses: Making better decisions through mixed-methods triangulation.

Nurse education today·2026
Same author

Spatial Demonstratives and Perspective Taking in English and Japanese.

Cognitive science·2026
Same author

Second language vocabulary learning: The interplay between learning mode, testing mode and word class.

Cognition·2025
Same author

Correction: Specific visual expertise reduces susceptibility to visual illusions.

Scientific reports·2025
Same author

The relative importance of language, gaze, and gesture in deictic reference.

Journal of experimental psychology. Learning, memory, and cognition·2025
Same author

Specific visual expertise reduces susceptibility to visual illusions.

Scientific reports·2025
Same journal

A Video Protocol of a Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial - Electrochemotherapy of Cutaneous Metastases with Reduced Dose Bleomycin (BLESS Trial).

Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE·2026
Same journal

A Standardized Ex Vivo Porcine Oromucosal Model for Evaluating Peptide Fluxes.

Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE·2026
Same journal

Lightweight English Text Classification with Deep Learning Based on Complex System Theory.

Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE·2026
Same journal

Integrating Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Translation Support into English Courses: Effects on Translation Accuracy, Perceived Stress, and Anxiety.

Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE·2026
Same journal

A Toxin-Based Counter-Selection System for Markerless Gene Deletion and High-Density Tn5 Transposon Mutagenesis in Pectobacterium brasiliense.

Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE·2026
Same journal

Seamless Multimodal Human-Robot Communication: Integration Techniques in Human-Computer Interaction.

Journal of visualized experiments : JoVE·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Feb 13, 2026

The Spatial Memory Game: Testing the Relationship Between Spatial Language, Object Knowledge, and Spatial Cognition
05:15

The Spatial Memory Game: Testing the Relationship Between Spatial Language, Object Knowledge, and Spatial Cognition

Published on: February 19, 2018

11.4K

The (Spatial) Memory Game: Testing the Relationship Between Spatial Language, Object Knowledge, and Spatial

Harmen B Gudde1, Debra Griffiths2, Kenny R Coventry3

  • 1School of Psychology, University of East Anglia; h.gudde@uea.ac.uk.

Journal of Visualized Experiments : Jove
|March 20, 2018
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

This study introduces the memory game, a new method to investigate how object knowledge influences spatial language and memory. It reveals how factors like distance and ownership affect demonstrative use and recall accuracy.

More Related Videos

Assessing Spatial Learning and Memory in Small Squamate Reptiles
08:44

Assessing Spatial Learning and Memory in Small Squamate Reptiles

Published on: January 3, 2017

8.0K
Spatial Molecular Imaging of the Glycome Using Mass Spectrometry
08:52

Spatial Molecular Imaging of the Glycome Using Mass Spectrometry

Published on: November 28, 2025

579

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Feb 13, 2026

The Spatial Memory Game: Testing the Relationship Between Spatial Language, Object Knowledge, and Spatial Cognition
05:15

The Spatial Memory Game: Testing the Relationship Between Spatial Language, Object Knowledge, and Spatial Cognition

Published on: February 19, 2018

11.4K
Assessing Spatial Learning and Memory in Small Squamate Reptiles
08:44

Assessing Spatial Learning and Memory in Small Squamate Reptiles

Published on: January 3, 2017

8.0K
Spatial Molecular Imaging of the Glycome Using Mass Spectrometry
08:52

Spatial Molecular Imaging of the Glycome Using Mass Spectrometry

Published on: November 28, 2025

579

Area of Science:

  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Linguistics
  • Behavioral Neuroscience

Background:

  • Understanding the interplay between language, spatial memory, and object knowledge is crucial for cognitive science.
  • Existing models propose influences of object knowledge on spatial language and memory, but require empirical validation.
  • Controlled yet ecologically valid methods are needed to study these relationships.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and validate the memory game paradigm, a novel behavioral procedure.
  • To explore the relationship between language, spatial memory, and object knowledge.
  • To investigate how experimentally manipulated conditions affect spatial language use and object-location memory.

Main Methods:

  • The memory game features two versions: a language version and a memory version.
  • The language version assesses verbal references to objects (e.g., spatial demonstratives) under varied conditions.
  • The memory version evaluates object-location memory accuracy under identical conditions, measuring memory errors.

Main Results:

  • The paradigm allows for the controlled collection of language use and spatial memory data.
  • Experimental manipulation of parameters like distance, social presence, and object ownership impacts demonstrative choice and memory accuracy.
  • This method enables detailed analysis of factors influencing spatial language and memory.

Conclusions:

  • The memory game paradigm is an effective tool for dissecting the complex relationships between object knowledge, spatial language, and memory.
  • Findings contribute to understanding the parameters that govern demonstrative language use and spatial memory.
  • The paradigm's controlled yet ecologically valid design supports broad applicability in cognitive research.