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Concreteness effects in semantic processing: ERP evidence supporting dual-coding theory.

Authors :
Kounios, John
Holcomb, Philip J.
Source :
Journal of Experimental Psychology. Learning, Memory & Cognition. Jul94, Vol. 20 Issue 4, p804. 20p. 3 Charts, 6 Graphs.
Publication Year :
1994

Abstract

Discusses two experiments which reexamine the semantic processing of concrete and abstract words using an alternative experimental methodology, the measurement of event-related brain potentials (ERP). Dual-coding theory; Verbal and imaginal systems and their link with the left and right hemispheres of the brain; Context-availability theory; Context-availability model.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02787393
Volume :
20
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Experimental Psychology. Learning, Memory & Cognition
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
9501254851
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1037/0278-7393.20.4.804