Introduction

Question 1

Define psycholinguistics

Answer 1

The relationship between the human mind and linguistics

Question 2

What are the main aims of psycholinguistics?

Answer 2

• Establish an understanding of the processes involved in language
• Examine language as a product of the human mind

Question 3

What are the types of data collection, examples and their pros and cons?

Answer 3

Observational, observe speakers and hearers such as slips of tongue
PRO: Easy to carry out
CON: Observation bias and lack of control

Experiments, in production and comprehension, word association tasks
PRO: More control
CON: Potential lack of ecological validity

Question 4

Define qualititative

Answer 4

Descriptive data that can’t be expressed numerically, such as opinions

Question 5

Define quantitative

Answer 5

Numerically expressed data, such as statistics

Question 6

Give two examples of data collection types

Answer 6

Neurophysiological technique (MRI scan), scanning brain during language tasks

Computer programmes, key stroke logging and eye tracking

Question 7

What are the 3 data collection techniques?

Answer 7

Observational, experimental and self report