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Olson, James N.; MacKay, Donald G. – Journal of Verbal Learning and Verbal Behavior, 1974
A study testing two theories about the processing of ambiguous sentences is reported. Results suggest that parallel processing and reciprocal interactions underlie the comprehension of ambiguous sentences. (RM)
Descriptors: Ambiguity, Cognitive Processes, Comprehension, Language Research
MacKay, Donald G. – Journal of Verbal Learning and Verbal Behavior, 1978
This study examines two views of lexical storage and word production, a derivational hypothesis and an independent unit hypothesis. Reaction times and errors were related to derivational complexity. A model of lexical retrieval process incorporating derivational processes is proposed. (Author/SW)
Descriptors: Cognitive Processes, Language Processing, Language Research, Linguistic Theory
MacKay, Donald G. – Journal of Verbal Learning and Verbal Behavior, 1976
A study is described which examined the retrieval of regular and irregular past tense verbs. Results suggested that preterites such as "taught" are not stored as separate and independent lexical units but are formed from the verb stem by means of derivational rules. (Author/RM)
Descriptors: Child Language, Cognitive Processes, College Students, Grammar
