Prediction plays a key role in language development as well as processing

Although the target article emphasizes the important role of prediction in language use, prediction may well also play a key role in the initial formation of linguistic representations, that is, in language development. We outline the role of prediction in three relevant language-learning domains: t...

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Published inThe Behavioral and brain sciences Vol. 36; no. 4; pp. 360 - 361
Main Authors Johnson, Matt A., Turk-Browne, Nicholas B., Goldberg, Adele E.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New York, USA Cambridge University Press 01.08.2013
Subjects
Comprehension - physiology
Humans
Language
Models, Theoretical
Open Peer Commentary
Predictions
Speech - physiology
Speech Perception - physiology
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Summary:Although the target article emphasizes the important role of prediction in language use, prediction may well also play a key role in the initial formation of linguistic representations, that is, in language development. We outline the role of prediction in three relevant language-learning domains: transitional probabilities, statistical preemption, and construction learning.
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ISSN:0140-525X
1469-1825
DOI:10.1017/S0140525X12002609