Dual neural network model of speech and language evolution: new insights on flexibility of vocal production systems and involvement of frontal cortex

• Published in: Current opinion in behavioral sciences Vol. 21; pp. 80 - 87
• Main Author: Hage, Steffen R
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Ltd 01.06.2018

•Non-human primates are capable of cognitively controlling when and what to vocalize.•Monkey calls are subject to experience-dependent changes during vocal development.•A proposed dual-network model can explain the observed vocal flexibility.•The suggested model gives new insight into speech evoluti...