[HTML][HTML] Language experience changes language and cognitive ability
E Bialystok, G Poarch - Zeitschrift Fur Erziehungswissenschaft: ZfE, 2014 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
The sustained use of two languages by bilinguals has been shown to induce broad changes
in language and cognitive abilities across the lifespan. The largest changes are seen as …
in language and cognitive abilities across the lifespan. The largest changes are seen as …
Individual differences in inhibitory control relate to bilingual spoken word processing
We investigated whether individual differences in inhibitory control relate to bilingual spoken
word recognition. While their eye movements were monitored, native English and native …
word recognition. While their eye movements were monitored, native English and native …
Reassessing the bilingual advantage in theory of mind and its cognitive underpinnings
TK Nguyen, JW Astington - Bilingualism: Language and Cognition, 2014 - cambridge.org
The present study aimed (a) to determine whether the bilingual advantage in false-belief
(FB) understanding is replicated when considering socio-economic status and (b) to assess …
(FB) understanding is replicated when considering socio-economic status and (b) to assess …
Real-time grammar processing by native and non-native speakers: Constructions unique to the second language
We investigated second language (L2) comprehension of grammatical structures that are
unique to the L2, and which are known to cause persistent difficulties in production. A visual …
unique to the L2, and which are known to cause persistent difficulties in production. A visual …
Executive function predicts artificial language learning
Previous research suggests executive function (EF) advantages among bilinguals compared
to monolingual peers, and these advantages are generally attributed to experience …
to monolingual peers, and these advantages are generally attributed to experience …
Language non-selective activation of orthography during spoken word processing in Hindi–English sequential bilinguals: An eye tracking visual world study
Previous psycholinguistic studies have shown that bilinguals activate lexical items of both
the languages during auditory and visual word processing. In this study we examined if …
the languages during auditory and visual word processing. In this study we examined if …
French–Dutch bilinguals do not maintain obligatory semantic distinctions: Evidence from placement verbs
I Alferink, M Gullberg - Bilingualism: Language and Cognition, 2014 - cambridge.org
It is often said that bilinguals are not the sum of two monolinguals but that bilingual systems
represent a third pattern. This study explores the exact nature of this pattern. We ask whether …
represent a third pattern. This study explores the exact nature of this pattern. We ask whether …
fMRI research on the bilingual brain
L Sabourin - Annual Review of Applied Linguistics, 2014 - cambridge.org
In this article, I review the use of the functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)
technique to investigate the bilingual brain. Specifically, this review will discuss the types of …
technique to investigate the bilingual brain. Specifically, this review will discuss the types of …
Models of lexical access and bilingualism
DM Basnight-Brown - Foundations of bilingual memory, 2014 - Springer
Research within the domain of bilingualism has grown exponentially within the past three
decades, providing greater insight into the linguistic capacity and mental processes …
decades, providing greater insight into the linguistic capacity and mental processes …
A rare structure at the syntax-discourse interface: Heritage and Spanish-dominant native speakers weigh in
The present study examines knowledge of the discourse-appropriateness of Clitic Right
Dislocation (CLRD) in a population of Heritage (HS) and Spanish-dominant Native …
Dislocation (CLRD) in a population of Heritage (HS) and Spanish-dominant Native …