Essays about: "verbal non-verbal task"

Showing result 6 - 8 of 8 essays containing the words verbal non-verbal task.

  1. 6. Second language proficiency and its effects on cognitive functions: : Relations between bilingualism and tactile and visual versions of the Simon task

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Nicole Birbas; Linda Terneborg; [2015]
    Keywords : Bilingualism; cognitive science; executive functions; Simon effect;

    Abstract : Bilinguals have repeatedly shown to have better results than monolinguals in non-verbal cognitive tasks that require inhibition of distracting stimuli. Evidence suggests that this enhanced performance is due to training effects of non domain specific executive functions, and that this gain in cognitive performance can contribute to a cognitive reserve in old age. READ MORE

  3. 7. Lexical-semantic production and executive functions in bilingual (German-English) children

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Logopedi, foniatri och audiologi

    Author : Emma Niles; [2013]
    Keywords : bilingualism; lexical-semantic production; executive functions; picture-naming; Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : When testing bilingual children, as a speech and language therapist, one often encounter problems. A field which is especially challenging to test is lexical-semantic production. READ MORE

  4. 8. If Humour be the Food of Learning, Joke on: Perspectives of Several Italian and Swedish Upper-Secondary School Students on Humour and Dialogic Classroom Interaction

    University essay from Sektionen för lärarutbildning (LUT)

    Author : Ashley Blackmore; [2013]
    Keywords : dialogue; interaction; humour; upper-secondary school; Vygotsky;

    Abstract : Social constructivism, known as Vygotskian theory, has been implicated in improving spoken language skills of upper-secondary school students. This qualitative study aims to investigate the perspectives of students regarding the teachers’ use of humour in ESL lessons both in Italy and Sweden. READ MORE