Predictors of picture naming speed

Behav Res Methods Instrum Comput. 2004 Feb;36(1):140-55. doi: 10.3758/bf03195559.

Abstract

We report the results of a large-scale picture naming experiment in which we evaluated the potential contribution of nine theoretically relevant factors to naming latencies. The experiment included a large number of items and a large sample of participants. In order to make this experiment as similar as possible to classic picture naming experiments, participants were familiarized with the materials during a training session. Speeded naming latencies were determined by a software key on the basis of the digital recording of the responses. The effects of various variables on these latencies were assessed with multiple regression techniques, using a repeated measures design. The interpretation of the observed effects is discussed in relation to previous studies and current views on lexical access during speech production.

Publication types

  • Clinical Trial

MeSH terms

  • Concept Formation*
  • Humans
  • Mental Processes / physiology
  • Photography
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Psycholinguistics / methods
  • Psychology, Experimental / methods
  • Reaction Time*
  • Reference Values
  • Speech*
  • Terminology as Topic*
  • Verbal Behavior / physiology*
  • Visual Perception