Hemispheric differences in word-meaning processing: Alternative interpretations of current evidence

摘要

BackgroundDrawing heavily on results from studies with divided visual field (dvf) presentation, current models of hemispheric differences in word semantic processing converge on a proposal (henceforth, “the standard model”) that is increasingly being applied in studies of individuals with brain damage. According to this model, left hemisphere processes focus word meanings to their core, whereas right hemisphere processes keep wider representations active.