Month: January 2023

Anticipatory Processing in a Verb‐Initial Mayan Language: Eye‐Tracking Evidence During Sentence Comprehension in Tseltal

Abstract We present a visual world eye-tracking study on Tseltal (a Mayan language) and investigate whether verbal information can be used to anticipate an upcoming referent. Basic word order in transitive sentences in Tseltal is Verb–Object–Subject (VOS). The verb is usually encountered first, making argument structure and syntactic information available at the outset, which should […]

Published on January 18, 2023

Editorial: Computational modeling methods for naturalistic neuroimaging data

Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science for the Success of Society. With a keen interest in exploring the untapped potential of the human mind, Dr. Lowemann has dedicated […]

Published on January 18, 2023

Bad Moods Make Us More Detail-Oriented

Being in a grumpy mood can actually be beneficial, especially when it comes to tasks that require attention to detail. A recent study conducted at the University of Arizona examined the relationship between mood and language processing in the brain. The study found that when individuals were in a negative mood, they exhibited greater focus […]

Published on January 18, 2023