Comparing the non-linguistic hallmarks of episodic memory systems in corvids and children
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cobeha.2017.07.011
Abstract: Much of the debate over whether food-caching corvids possess an episodic memory system — comparable to that of humans — has focussed on these birds’ memories for what was cached, where and when. Here, we highlight that corvids also… read more here.
Keywords: memory; hallmarks episodic; corvids children; linguistic hallmarks ... See more keywords
Illustrating continuity between linguistic and non-linguistic human communication and expression
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DOI: 10.1017/s0140525x22000784
Abstract: Abstract This commentary presents two illustrations, from the world of poker, of the continuity between linguistic and non-linguistic communication and expression, in support of Heintz & Scott-Phillips's account of the evolution of human expression and… read more here.
Keywords: communication; expression; linguistic non; communication expression ... See more keywords
Do infants discriminate non-linguistic vocal expressions of positive emotions?
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DOI: 10.1080/02699931.2015.1108904
Abstract: ABSTRACT Adults are highly proficient in understanding emotional signals from both facial and vocal cues, including when communicating across cultural boundaries. However, the developmental origin of this ability is poorly understood, and in particular, little… read more here.
Keywords: relief; infants discriminate; vocal expressions; discriminate non ... See more keywords
Understanding the multidimensional cognitive deficits of logopenic variant primary progressive aphasia
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DOI: 10.1093/brain/awac208
Abstract: Abstract The logopenic variant of primary progressive aphasia is characterized by early deficits in language production and phonological short-term memory, attributed to left-lateralized temporoparietal, inferior parietal and posterior temporal neurodegeneration. Despite patients primarily complaining of… read more here.
Keywords: primary progressive; logopenic variant; variant primary; progressive aphasia ... See more keywords
Static and non-linguistic quantitative indicators to evaluate Japanese comic dialogues of Manzai
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DOI: 10.1515/humor-2017-0111
Abstract: Abstract This paper proposes the use of quantitative indicators to evaluate the comedic success of Japanese “Manzai” performances without using semantic processing or time sequence information. The validity of the proposed indicators was verified by… read more here.
Keywords: indicators evaluate; quantitative indicators; static non; linguistic quantitative ... See more keywords
The Interpretive Function: To Be or Not to Be, That is the Question
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DOI: 10.5788/27-1-1392
Abstract: Approximately a decade ago, it was suggested that a new function should be added to the lexicographical function theory: the interpretive function. However, hardly any research has been conducted into this function, and though it… read more here.
Keywords: function question; linguistic signs; theory; function ... See more keywords