HESP Seminar, DJ Bolger (HDQM)
Time:
Wednesday, September 30, 2015 - 12:00 PM
Location:
Lefrak 2208
Donald J. Bolger
Department of Human Development and Quantitative Methodology (HDQM)
University of Maryland
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
12:00-1:00 pm
Lefrak Hall 2208
12:00-1:00 pm
Lefrak Hall 2208
Title: Acquisition of word meaning, a instance - based learning model
Abstract:
In this talk, I will present a framework for word learning in which meaning is instantiated through occurrences in context. I will present data from experiments suggesting that meaning features are limited to the variety of contextual experiences to which a learner is exposed. This behavioral data is supported by neurophysiological responses in the N400 ERP response. Lastly, I will present a computational model that may account for this approach.
