How predicting timing in speech affects attention during language understanding.
The role of temporal prediction in guiding attention through time during language comprehension.
['FUNDING_FELLOWSHIP'] · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS · NIH-10900667
This study looks at how people pay attention when listening to speech by exploring how they predict when important information will be shared, using patterns in the rhythm of speech and hints from the conversation's context, to help us understand how our brains work while we listen.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_FELLOWSHIP'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (DAVIS, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10900667 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates how listeners use predictions about when important information will be spoken to focus their attention during language comprehension. It explores two main types of predictions: rhythm-based, which relates to the regular patterns in speech, and memory-based, which involves cues from the context of the conversation. By examining these mechanisms, the study aims to clarify how our brains process spoken language and allocate attention over time. Participants may engage in tasks that assess their attention and comprehension while listening to speech with varying rhythmic patterns and contextual cues.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults aged 21 and older who are interested in how language comprehension works.
Not a fit: Patients with severe cognitive impairments that affect language processing may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance our understanding of language processing, potentially leading to improved communication strategies for individuals with language comprehension difficulties.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding temporal predictions in non-linguistic contexts, suggesting that this approach may yield valuable insights in language comprehension as well.
Where this research is happening
DAVIS, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS — DAVIS, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: BEIER, ELEONORA JUDITH — UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS
- Study coordinator: BEIER, ELEONORA JUDITH
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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