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* "//The most general assumption in dual coding theory is that there are two classes of phenomena handled cognitively by separate subsystems, one specialized for the representation and processing of information concerning nonverbal objects and events, the other specialized for dealing with language.//"(([[http://expresslanka-ebook.blogspot.com/2011/02/mental-representations-dual-coding.html|Paivio, Allan. Mental Representations: A Dual Coding Approach. Oxford University Press, 1990, p53.]])) | * "//The most general assumption in dual coding theory is that there are two classes of phenomena handled cognitively by separate subsystems, one specialized for the representation and processing of information concerning nonverbal objects and events, the other specialized for dealing with language.//"(([[http://expresslanka-ebook.blogspot.com/2011/02/mental-representations-dual-coding.html|Paivio, Allan. Mental Representations: A Dual Coding Approach. Oxford University Press, 1990, p53.]])) | ||
- | The two mentioned kinds of processing systems, **verbal and non-verbal** are functionally and structurally independent. This means that each of them can work independently of the other one and that they work on different kinds of representational units. The representational units they work on are: | + | The two mentioned kinds of processing systems, **verbal and non-verbal** are functionally and structurally independent. This means that each of them can work independently of the other one and that they work on different kinds of representational units. Representational units are "//relatively stable long-term information corresponding to perceptually identifiable objects and activities, both verbal and nonverbal.//".(()) They are divided into: |
* **logogens**, referring to verbal entities (spoken or written words) and organized in terms of associations and hierarchies, and | * **logogens**, referring to verbal entities (spoken or written words) and organized in terms of associations and hierarchies, and |