Priming methods in semantics and pragmatics

Behav Brain Sci. 2017 Jan:40:e303. doi: 10.1017/S0140525X17000516.

Abstract

Structural priming is a powerful method to inform linguistic theories. We argue that this method extends nicely beyond syntax to theories of meaning. Priming, however, should still be seen as only one of the tools available for linguistic data collection. Specifically, because priming can occur at different, potentially conflicting levels, it cannot detect every aspect of linguistic representations.

Publication types

  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Data Collection
  • Linguistics*
  • Semantics*