News tagged with cognitive words
See Dan read: Baboons can learn to spot real words
Dan the baboon sits in front of a computer screen. The letters BRRU pop up. With a quick and almost dismissive tap, the monkey signals it's not a word. Correct. Next comes, ITCS. Again, not a word. Finally ...
Apr 12, 2012 |
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Cognitive scientists develop new take on old problem: why human language has so many words with multiple meanings
Why did language evolve? While the answer might seem obvious -- as a way for individuals to exchange information -- linguists and other students of communication have debated this question for years. Many ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Jan 19, 2012 |
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Student self-testing earns high marks as study tool
College students who pore over their notes again and again as they prep for finals could use their studying time more wisely, according to new learning research from Purdue University.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Dec 10, 2009 |
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Thoughtful words help couples stay fighting fit
Couples who bring thoughtful words to a fight release lower amounts of stress-related proteins, suggesting that rational communication between partners can ease the impact of marital conflict on the immune system.
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 13, 2009 |
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