Systematic mappings between semantic categories and types of iconic representations in the manual modality: A normed database of silent gesture

Behavior Research Methods
Gerardo Ortega, Asli Özyürek

Abstract

An unprecedented number of empirical studies have shown that iconic gestures-those that mimic the sensorimotor attributes of a referent-contribute significantly to language acquisition, perception, and processing. However, there has been a lack of normed studies describing generalizable principles in gesture production and in comprehension of the mappings of different types of iconic strategies (i.e., modes of representation; Müller, 2013). In Study 1 we elicited silent gestures in order to explore the implementation of different types of iconic representation (i.e., acting, representing, drawing, and personification) to express concepts across five semantic domains. In Study 2 we investigated the degree of meaning transparency (i.e., iconicity ratings) of the gestures elicited in Study 1. We found systematicity in the gestural forms of 109 concepts across all participants, with different types of iconicity aligning with specific semantic domains: Acting was favored for actions and manipulable objects, drawing for nonmanipulable objects, and personification for animate entities. Interpretation of gesture-meaning transparency was modulated by the interaction between mode of representation and semantic domain, with some couplings...Continue Reading

References

Jan 1, 1977·American Journal of Diseases of Children·R M Maulitz, L J Conrad
Apr 12, 2001·Behavior Research Methods, Instruments, & Computers : a Journal of the Psychonomic Society, Inc·H BirdD Howard
Jan 12, 2005·Behavior Research Methods, Instruments, & Computers : a Journal of the Psychonomic Society, Inc·Michael J Cortese, April Fugett
Jan 12, 2005·Behavior Research Methods, Instruments, & Computers : a Journal of the Psychonomic Society, Inc·Laura R Novick, Steven J Sherman
Jun 24, 2008·Psychonomic Bulletin & Review·Autumn B Hostetter, Martha W Alibali
Jul 5, 2008·Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America·Susan Goldin-MeadowCarolyn Mylander
Nov 13, 2008·Behavior Research Methods·David P VinsonGabriella Vigliocco
Aug 18, 2009·Cognition·Susan Wagner Cook, Michael K Tanenhaus
Mar 24, 2010·The British Journal of Developmental Psychology·Nicola BottingGary Morgan
Apr 29, 2010·Psychological Science·Spencer D KellyEric Maris
Mar 25, 2011·Cognitive Science·De-Fu YapRuo-Li Serene Teoh
Jan 1, 2010·Frontiers in Psychology·Pamela PernissGabriella Vigliocco
Jul 4, 2012·Autism : the International Journal of Research and Practice·Jessica R DykstraSam L Odom
May 8, 2013·Psychological Science·Edward GibsonRebecca Saxe
Jun 25, 2013·Cognition·Matthew L HallVictor S Ferreira
Jan 15, 2014·The Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology : QJEP·Walter J B van HeuvenMarc Brysbaert
Aug 6, 2014·Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological Sciences·Adam Kendon
Aug 6, 2014·Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological Sciences·Karen Emmorey
Nov 20, 2014·Topics in Cognitive Science·Carol PaddenSharon Seegers
Jan 30, 2015·Behavior Research Methods·Eva Gutierrez-SigutManuel Carreiras
Oct 6, 2015·The Behavioral and Brain Sciences·Susan Goldin-Meadow, Diane Brentari
Apr 16, 2016·Child Development·Paula MarentetteVirginia Volterra
May 20, 2016·Behavior Research Methods·Naomi K CaselliKaren Emmorey
May 27, 2016·Language, Cognition and Neuroscience·Ingrid Masson-CarroEmiel Krahmer
Jul 3, 2016·Psychonomic Bulletin & Review·Susan Goldin-Meadow
Jul 9, 2016·Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research : JSLHR·Karin van NispenEmiel Krahmer
Feb 25, 2017·PloS One·Petar MilinR Harald Baayen
Jun 20, 2017·Topics in Cognitive Science·Kensy Cooperrider, Susan Goldin-Meadow
Jul 27, 2017·Frontiers in Psychology·Karin van NispenEmiel Krahmer

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Citations

Jun 18, 2020·Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research : JSLHR·Ellen RomboutsInge Zink
Oct 13, 2020·Augmentative and Alternative Communication : AAC·Ellen RomboutsInge Zink
Dec 18, 2020·Frontiers in Psychology·Paula MarentetteElena Nicoladis
Mar 23, 2021·Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological Sciences·Przemysław ŻywiczyńskiCasey Lister

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Software Mentioned

R
ELAN

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.

Related Papers

The Journal of Speech and Hearing Disorders
L L LloydJ E Doherty
The Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology : QJEP
Michael E J MassonMeaghan Newton-Taylor
Neuropsychologia
Eleanor M SaffranMatthew T Keener
© 2022 Meta ULC. All rights reserved