Linguistic Illusions
eBook - PDF

Linguistic Illusions

A Case Study on Agreement Attraction

  1. 190 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Linguistic Illusions

A Case Study on Agreement Attraction

About this book

Linguistic illusions are cases where we systematically misunderstand, misinterpret, or fail to notice anomalies in the linguistic input, despite our competencies. Revealing fresh insights into how the mind represents and processes language, this book provides a comprehensive overview of research on this phenomenon, with a focus on agreement attraction, the most widely studied linguistic illusion. Integrating experimental, computational, and formal methods, it shows how the systematic study of linguistic illusions offers new insights into the cognitive architecture of language and language processing mechanisms. It synthesizes past findings and proposals, offers new experimental and computational data, and identifies directions for future research, helping readers navigate the rapidly growing body of research and conflicting findings. With clear explanations and cross-disciplinary appeal, it is an invaluable guide for both seasoned researchers, and newcomers seeking to deepen their understanding of language processing, making it a vital resource for advancing the field.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half-title page
  3. Title page
  4. Imprints page
  5. Dedication
  6. Contents
  7. List of Figures
  8. List of Tables
  9. Preface
  10. Acknowledgments
  11. 1 Introduction
  12. 2 A Brief Survey of Linguistic Illusions
  13. 3 The Case of Agreement Attraction
  14. 4 Leading Accounts of Attraction
  15. 5 Theory Arbitration: Capturing the Key Effects
  16. 6 The Grammatical Asymmetry Revisited
  17. 7 A Puzzle for Both Accounts
  18. 8 Taking Stock: Where Do We Go Next?
  19. Glossary
  20. References
  21. Index

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