Seminar: Neurocognitive impact of effortful communication

Abstract

Communication is a complex process that requires the coordination of multiple cognitive processes to extract meaning of linguistic input. Adding to that complexity, our conversations rarely occur in quiet, isolated environment with perfect conditions. More often than not, our environment introduces distractions, noise and distortions which bring perceptual challenge and hinder successful communication. In speech, the neural processes behind speech under perceptually challenging conditions has been thoroughly studied and multiple theoretical models have proposed explanations for the compensatory cognitive mechanisms. Language, nonetheless, is not restricted to spoken language. Deaf communities have been using signed languages as their main method of communication and can also encounter noise and distortions in their day-to-day. In today’s presentation, I will present results from a multi-study project addressing the behavioural and neurocognitive impact of perceptually challenging conditions on speech and sign processing.

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