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Chapter 13 Modular vs distributed processing — what does it mean? Stroop Task relates to modular processing, but why? What types of errors do people with Broca’s aphasia make? o o How does that differ from Wernicke’s errors? What type of processing does this support? How does a semantic lexicon differ from a phonological lexicon? o o o o What types of phonological lexicons might there be? Imaging data shows different brain regions active for word perception than word production Some patients with brain damage cannot repeat nonwords. What type of lexicon might they have intact? Others can repeat words and nonwords, but it’s all gibberish to them. What type of lexicon might they have intact? How do Specific Language Impairment and Williams Syndrome differ? o o What do they contribute to the argument about the specialty of speech? How might this relate to the paradoxical effects of Parkinson’s and stuttering? Brain regions and language o Does one region correspond to function? Is it as simple as Broca’s and Wernicke’s areas? Humor, Sarcasm, and Swearing Most types of humor are too individual to research o Wiseman finds that the most popular joke in England is not very funny because the extreme ends are voted down Humor does seem to violate regularities, though o o Observational comedians notice the peculiarities that most of us overlook, shock value comedians rely on the fact that people aren't expecting certain words to be used, bizarre comedians kind of exemplify this. Wordplay uses the definition that isn't probable in the conversation. Grice's Maxims and the Cooperative Principle o o o Cooperative Principle — both speakers are working together to further the conversation Maxim of Quality — Only use true statements Quantity — Only give as much information as is required; neither too much nor too little Relevance — Only contribute information that’s relevant Manner — Don’t use ambiguous language and use well-made, orderly sentences How often do we violate these maxims? Flout = violate A lie or half-truth is a violation without adhering to the cooperative principle = Referring to slices of pie that you were going to share with a friend when a coworker asks if they can have one: “Well, there are two and | promised o