LINGUIST 2PS3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Speech Perception, Neuroplasticity, Categorical Perception
9 Apr 2016
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8 questions 6 of them is one sentence each, 2 other questions are longer with more extended responses (similar to first two in-class assignments) Lateralization: only has to do with hemispheres (which side of brain) Localization: located in which part of the brain (not only hemis) Categorical perception doesn"t provide solid evidence for the special module of speech. Sine-wave speech: yes use the speech mechanism on a computerized source. Might be related to our speech perception when we hear original human recording and then would be able to perceive sine-wave recording. Conclusion: our expectations shape what we perceive. Our perceptions can heighten with prior experiences sine-wave speech preceded by original human speech. Special module for processing complex temporal stimuli. Telegraphy has stimuli that resembles speech so doesn"t mean that there"s a special qualitatively mode for speech. Neural plasticity dedicated pathways for speech develop through experience (many years of language experience- especially when older).
