Language users rely on both linguistic and conceptual processing abilities to efficiently comprehend or produce language.
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Haley Dresang, PhD – Slide of the Week
Title: Semantic but not sensory-motor neural routes are shared across language and action domains Legend: Figure A – Compared to matched neurotypical (NT) participants, patients with left-hemisphere cerebrovascular accident (LCVA) imitated unnamed meaningful gestures more …
How speaking is a lot like playing darts
Winning a game of darts requires being accurate. A player who can pick a spot on the board, focus their mind, and execute the specific motor action needed to land the bullseye will win the game. And if they miss, well, practice makes perfect.