lexical processing Flashcards
1
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what is phonology?
A
rules that generate speech sounds
2
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what is lexicon?
A
stored entries for words containing lexical properties
3
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what is morphology?
A
rules for combining words
4
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what is syntax
A
rules for combining words to form phrases, clauses, sentences
5
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what is semantics?
A
interpreting the meanings of sentences
6
Q
what exactly is the study of lexical representation?
A
psycholinguistics measure the response times and accuracy to investigate how a word is processed and stored in the mental lexicon
7
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what are the 2 common tasks for measuring the response times
A
- naming (read aloud)
- lexical decision task
8
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what is lexical decision task and how do you measure it?
A
to judge if a letter string is a real word or not – accuracy and response time is measured by seeing the time it takes to press ‘yes’ or ‘no
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