Evidence for the Concreteness of Abstract Language: A Meta-Analysis of Neuroimaging Studies

The neural mechanisms subserving the processing of abstract concepts remain largely debated. Even within the embodiment theoretical framework, most authors suggest that abstract concepts are coded in a linguistic propositional format, although they do not completely deny the role of sensorimotor and...

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Published in:	Brain Sciences
Main Authors:	Nicola Del Maschio, Davide Fedeli, Gioacchino Garofalo, Giovanni Buccino
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Subjects:	abstract concepts embodiment meta-analysis Broca’s region neuroimaging
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/12/1/32