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Study Shows How Bilinguals Switch Between Languages

Individuals who learn two languages at an early age seem to switch back and forth between separate "sound systems" for each language, according to new research. ... More>


Metaphors for Musical Pitch Vary, but the Basic Principles Are the Same

The metaphors we use to describe musical pitch aren’t just linguistic flourishes — visual cues have different effects on our perception of musical pitch depending on the metaphors we use. ... More>


Kristiina Kompus

University of Bergen, Norway www.uib.no/persons/Kristiina.Kompus What does your research focus on? Involuntary cognition, that is: complex mental acts which occur without volition or intention to perform them. For instance, involuntary ... More>


Language and Perception – Insights from Psychological Science

New research from Psychological Science examines the nuanced relationship between language and different types of perception. ... More>


Early Music Lessons Have Longtime Benefits