Linguistic Priors for Perception.
Crosslinguistic differences
Language
Predictive coding
Priors
Journal
Topics in cognitive science
ISSN: 1756-8765
Titre abrégé: Top Cogn Sci
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101506764
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
10 2023
10 2023
Historique:
received:
21
02
2023
accepted:
26
05
2023
medline:
23
10
2023
pubmed:
19
6
2023
entrez:
19
6
2023
Statut:
ppublish
Résumé
In this commentary, we approach the topic of linguistic relativity from a predictive coding perspective. Discussing the role of "priors" in shaping perception, we argue that language creates an important set of priors for humans, which can affect how sensory information is processed and interpreted. Namely, languages create conventionalized conceptual systems for their speakers, mirroring and reinforcing what is behaviorally important in a society. As such, they create collective conceptual convergence on how to categorize the world and thus "streamline" what people rely on to guide their perception.
Types de publication
Journal Article
Comment
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
IM
Pagination
657-661Commentaires et corrections
Type : CommentOn
Type : CommentIn
Informations de copyright
© 2023 The Authors. Topics in Cognitive Science published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of Cognitive Science Society.
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