On truth and polarity in negation processing: language-specific effects in non-linguistic contexts

IntroductionThis study examines how negation is processed in a nonverbal context (e.g., when assessing ▲ ≠ ▲) by speakers of a truth-based system like Mandarin and a polarity-based system like English. In a truth-based system, negation may take longer to process because it is typically attached to t...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Psychology
Main Authors:	Norbert Vanek, Haoruo Zhang
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-08-01
Subjects:	negation processing linguistic relativity negative equations nonverbal cognition symbolic representation
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1244249/full