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Flexible neural circuitry in word processing

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 April 1999

Michael I. Posner
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403 mposner@oregon.uoregon.edugjd@oregon.uoregon.edu
Gregory J. DiGirolamo
Affiliation:
Department of Psychology, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403 mposner@oregon.uoregon.edugjd@oregon.uoregon.edu

Abstract

ERP studies have shown modulation of activation in left frontal and posterior cortical language areas, as well as recruitment of right hemisphere homologues, based on task demands. Furthermore, blood-flow studies have demonstrated changes in the neural circuitry of word processing based on experience. The neural areas and time course of language processing are plastic depending on task demands and experience.

Type
Open Peer Commentary
Copyright
© 1999 Cambridge University Press

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