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Valence Asymmetries of Traits in Dating Contexts
ABSTRACT Research on traits in dating contexts has typically focused on trait content. We instead examined structural differences in trait frequency and similarity. Prior work suggests that positive information is more frequent, whereas negative information is more diverse and less similar.
Tabea J. Zorn, Christian Unkelbach
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Signaling uniqueness: The psycholinguistic effect of language precision on product perceptions
Abstract This research reveals a psycholinguistic effect whereby more precise words in product communications increase consumer perceptions of product uniqueness. Drawing on Categorization Theory (Cognitive Psychology, 7, 1975, 573; Foundations of cognitive psychology: Core readings, 2002, MIT Press, 251), the authors propose that more precise words in
Guang‐Xin Xie, Ann Kronrod
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Abstract Background Neurodevelopmental conditions often emerge early in life and have substantial genetic influences. There are significant genetic correlations between neurodevelopmental conditions, such as between autism spectrum disorder (Autism) and attention deficit‐hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and they are listed together in diagnostic manuals.
Morgan James Morgan +3 more
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PSYCHOLINGUISTIC PECULIARITIES IN UNDERSTANDING OF INDIRECT MEANING OF PROVERBS BY CHILDREN OF PRE-SCHOOL AGE [PDF]
The study reveales psycholinguistic peculiarities of understanding of indirect meaning of the proverbs of Ukrainian speaking pre-school children. The experiment took place on the basis of pre-school education establishments of Ukraine.
Kharchenko, Nataliia +2 more
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Abstract Writing is crucial in tertiary education, yet enhancing the complexity of academic writing presents significant challenges for second language (L2) learners. This study explores the potential of dialogue journal writing (DJW), an interactive and low‐stress classroom activity, to enhance writing complexity among novice L2 writers.
Barry Lee Reynolds +2 more
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Abstract Reflective teaching (RT) is influenced by a range of cognitive, pedagogical, and psycho‐affective factors in second/foreign language (L2) education. However, empirical evidence on the influence of psycho‐affective variables on teachers' reflectivity remains limited.
Lili Qin +2 more
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Communicative Drills: The Impact of Communicative Intent on Oral Proficiency
Abstract This exploratory study investigated the role of communicative intent in second language (L2) oral practice by comparing communicative and meaningful drills. English language learners played a game designed to elicit repeated use of the second conditional.
Jonathan Serfaty
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Abstract Repeated viewing is reportedly a common learning and pedagogical strategy among autonomous second language (L2) learners and language teachers. This experimental study examined the extent to which sequential captioning use facilitates the acquisition of multiword expressions (MWEs) through repeated viewing under incidental learning conditions.
Kenneth W. Y. Li, Yaxin Ni
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Abstract Vocabulary knowledge plays a crucial role in L2 proficiency, significantly impacting learners' reading comprehension. Although extensive research has explored whether knowledge of base words extends to recognition of derivational forms, results are inconsistent, especially among learners from non‐Indo‐European linguistic backgrounds.
Mastoor Al‐Kaboody +5 more
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The present paper contains two distinct yet intricately linked studies concerning idiomatic phrases in Greek: a linguistic study and a psycholinguistic study.
Marianna Mini +2 more
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