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A Three-Dimensional Spatial Metaphorical Representation of Generation Implied in Han Kin Terms
Huijuan Li1, Jijia Zhang2, Entao Zhang1
1Institute of Psychology and Behavior, Henan University, Kaifeng, China.
Frontiers in Psychology
|June 21, 2021
Summary
The concept of generation is understood through spatial metaphors in the brain, influencing how we process kinship and activate sensorimotor experiences.
Area of Science:
- Cognitive Psychology
- Linguistics
- Neuroscience
Background:
- Abstract concepts, like generation, are often understood via metaphors rooted in sensorimotor experiences.
- Kinship terms, particularly in Han culture, frequently employ spatial language to denote generational relationships.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate whether the abstract concept of generation is represented by spatial metaphors in the brain.
- To test predictions derived from conceptual metaphor theory and embodied cognition.
Main Methods:
- Six experiments were conducted to examine the influence of spatial arrangements on the processing of generation and kinship terms.
- Investigated the impact of word position (up-down, left-right) on concept processing and spatial perception.
Main Results:
- The presentation of kinship words in specific spatial positions (up-down, left-right) significantly affected the processing of the generation concept.
- Processing kinship terms influenced the perception of spatial information.
- The concept of generation activated front-back spatial operations and embodied simulations of body movement.
Conclusions:
- The findings suggest that generation is represented by three-dimensional spatial metaphors (vertical, horizontal, sagittal axes).
- These spatial representations are influenced by the human sensorimotor system, supporting embodied cognition theories.
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