Related Experiment Video
Updated: Feb 2, 2026
07:36
Classical Short-Delay Eyeblink Conditioning in One-Year-Old Children
Published on: September 1, 2018
40.3K
Delayed Application of Binding Condition C During Cataphoric Pronoun Resolution
Clare Patterson1,2, Claudia Felser3
1Potsdam Research Institute for Multilingualism, University of Potsdam, Karl Liebknecht- Strasse 24-25, 14476, Potsdam, Germany. cpatters@uni-koeln.de.
Journal of Psycholinguistic Research
|November 17, 2018
Summary
This study reveals that the structural constraint Condition C may not immediately restrict cataphoric pronoun resolution during natural reading. Eye-tracking shows temporary consideration of antecedents, suggesting a delayed application of Condition C in real-time language processing.
Area of Science:
- Psycholinguistics
- Computational Linguistics
- Cognitive Neuroscience
Background:
- Cataphoric pronoun resolution involves predicting antecedents for pronouns.
- Condition C is a linguistic constraint that restricts antecedent search.
- Previous evidence primarily from self-paced reading (SPR) suggests immediate constraint application.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the temporal dynamics of Condition C during cataphoric pronoun resolution.
- To determine if the active search mechanism is constrained by Condition C at all processing times.
- To compare findings from eye-tracking, SPR, and offline judgments.
Main Methods:
- Eye-tracking during reading to capture fine-grained processing effects.
- Self-paced reading (SPR) experiment with identical materials.
- Offline coreference judgment tasks to assess explicit linguistic judgments.
Main Results:
- Eye-tracking revealed temporary consideration of antecedents violating Condition C.
- Offline judgments were consistent with Condition C restrictions.
- SPR results indicated adherence to Condition C, contrasting with eye-tracking.
Conclusions:
- The application of Condition C in cataphoric resolution may be delayed during naturalistic reading.
- Processing methods like eye-tracking can reveal transient effects missed by SPR.
- Temporal dynamics of linguistic constraints are crucial for understanding real-time language comprehension.
Related Concept Videos
01:15Real-World Application of Classical Conditioning
1.3K
Classical conditioning not only includes the initial pairing of stimuli but also extends to more complex forms, such as higher-order conditioning. Higher-order conditioning involves creating associations beyond the primary conditioned stimulus, resulting in a chain of conditioned responses.
Higher-order, or second-order, conditioning occurs when a neutral stimulus becomes associated with an already established conditioned stimulus through repeated pairings. For instance, if a dog has been...
Higher-order, or second-order, conditioning occurs when a neutral stimulus becomes associated with an already established conditioned stimulus through repeated pairings. For instance, if a dog has been...
1.3K
02:18The Equilibrium Binding Constant and Binding Strength
15.1K
The equilibrium binding constant (Kb) quantifies the strength of a protein-ligand interaction. Kb can be calculated as follows when the reaction is at equilibrium:
15.1K
02:18The Equilibrium Binding Constant and Binding Strength
10.0K
10.0K
02:40Ligand Binding Sites
15.1K
Proteins are dynamic macromolecules that carry out a wide variety of essential processes; however, the activities of most proteins depend on their interactions with other molecules or ions, known as ligands.
Protein-ligand interactions are quite specific; even though numerous potential ligands surround a cellular protein at any given time, only a particular ligand can bind to that protein. Moreover, a ligand binds only to a dedicated area on the surface of the protein, known as the...
Protein-ligand interactions are quite specific; even though numerous potential ligands surround a cellular protein at any given time, only a particular ligand can bind to that protein. Moreover, a ligand binds only to a dedicated area on the surface of the protein, known as the...
15.1K
01:49Conserved Binding Sites
5.2K
Many proteins’ biological role depends on their interactions with their ligands, small molecules that bind to specific locations on the protein known as ligand-binding sites. Ligand-binding sites are often conserved among homologous proteins as these sites are critical for protein function.
Binding sites are often located in large pockets, and if their location on a protein’s surface is unknown, it can be predicted using various approaches. The energetic method computationally...
Binding sites are often located in large pockets, and if their location on a protein’s surface is unknown, it can be predicted using various approaches. The energetic method computationally...
5.2K
00:49Ligand Binding and Linkage
5.6K
Allosteric proteins have more than one ligand binding site; the binding of a ligand to any of these sites influences the binding of ligands to the other sites. When a protein is allosteric, its binding sites are called coupled or linked. In the case of enzymes, the site that binds to the substrate is known as the active site and the other site is known as the regulatory site. When a ligand binds to the regulatory site, this leads to conformational changes in the protein that can influence...
5.6K