How do we acquire language? What happens in our minds when we speak, write, or understand words?
Language is more than just a tool for communication—it shapes our thoughts, influences our interactions, and reflects the intricacies of human cognition. Foundations of Psycholinguistics: Origins, Methods, and Language Processes unravels these complexities, offering a deep dive into how language is learned, processed, and produced.
This book takes readers on an intellectual journey, beginning with the origins of psycholinguistics and its foundational theories. It explores key questions about the nature of language acquisition, the cognitive mechanisms behind speech production, and the interdisciplinary connections between linguistics, psychology, neuroscience, and cognitive science. With a balance of theory and research, it examines everything from early language development to the fascinating errors that reveal how our minds construct speech.
Whether you’re a student, researcher, or language enthusiast, this book provides an essential introduction to the study of language and the mind. Engaging, insightful, and thought-provoking, it will challenge you to rethink what you know about the way humans communicate.
Unlock the secrets of language—one word at a time.
