Semantic memory: A feature-based analysis and new norms for Italian |
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Authors: | Maria Montefinese Ettore Ambrosini Beth Fairfield Nicola Mammarella |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Psychological Sciences, University of Chieti, Via dei Vestini 31, 66100, Chieti, Italy 2. Department of Neuroscience and Imaging and Institute for Advanced Biomedical Technologies (ITAB), University of Chieti, Chieti, Italy
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Abstract: | Semantic norms for properties produced by native speakers are valuable tools for researchers interested in the structure of semantic memory and in category-specific semantic deficits in individuals following brain damage. The aims of this study were threefold. First, we sought to extend existing semantic norms by adopting an empirical approach to category (Exp. 1) and concept (Exp. 2) selection, in order to obtain a more representative set of semantic memory features. Second, we extensively outlined a new set of semantic production norms collected from Italian native speakers for 120 artifactual and natural basic-level concepts, using numerous measures and statistics following a feature-listing task (Exp. 3b). Finally, we aimed to create a new publicly accessible database, since only a few existing databases are publicly available online. |
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