空间介词above和over的认知研究的中期报告.docxVIP

空间介词above和over的认知研究的中期报告 【摘要】空间介词above和over在语言学和认知领域备受关注，因其在语言表达和视觉感知中占据重要地位。本研究旨在探讨英语母语者对这两个介词的认知和使用方式，以及其认知心理学的解释。通过实验测试和在线调查的数据分析，我们发现，母语者在使用这两个介词时存在显著差异，其中above更常用于描述静态物体的位置关系，而over常用于描述动态运动物体的悬浮关系。此外，我们还发现，母语者在使用这两个介词时也受到环境刺激和语境因素的影响。我们认为，上述结果可以从认知神经科学和联接主义模型的角度加以解释，为未来进一步深入探讨以上介词的认知方式和语言表达提供理论基础。 【关键词】above；over；介词；认知；语言表达 Introduction Above and over are two commonly used spatial prepositions in English, which are greatly concerned in the fields of linguistics and cognitive psychology due to their vital roles in language expression and visual perception. Previous studies have revealed that English native speakers may have different cognitive strategies in using these two prepositions based on various factors such as context, task demands, and cultural background (e.g. Clark, 1973; Talmy, 2003; Coventry et al., 2008). However, the exact nature of these differences and their underlying psychological mechanisms are still under debate. This present study aims to investigate English native speakers cognitive and linguistic behavior when using above and over prepositions in different spatial contexts. Specifically, we aim to answer the following research questions: 1. How do English native speakers use and perceive these two prepositions in static and dynamic spatial relationships? 2. What are the cognitive and environmental factors that influence their use of these prepositions? 3. What are the theoretical implications of these findings on language cognition and expression? Methods Participants Thirty-five English native speakers (18 males, 17 females) aged 18-34 years old were recruited as the participants in this study. All of them reported to be free of any color vision deficiency and neurological disorders. They received course credits or monetary compensation as rewards for their participation. Procedure The study consisted of two parts: an experimental task and an online survey. In the experimental task, participants were presented with a series of static and