Activation of phonological codes during reading: evidence from errors detection and eye movements

Brain Lang. 2002 Apr-Jun;81(1-3):509-16. doi: 10.1006/brln.2001.2543.

Abstract

This experiment explored the role of phonology in the activation of word meanings when homophonic and nonhomophonic errors were embedded in meaningful texts. The resulting data supported the position that phonological codes are activated very early in eye fixation and are compatible with the verification model of Van Orden (1987).

MeSH terms

  • Eye Movements / physiology*
  • Fixation, Ocular
  • Humans
  • Phonetics*
  • Reading*
  • Time Factors