posted on 2023-05-22, 00:21authored byBaggio, G, Vicario, CM
We agree with Christiansen & Chater (C & C) that language processing and acquisition are tightly constrained by the limits of sensory and memory systems. However, the human brain supports a range of cognitive functions that mitigate the effects of information processing bottlenecks. The language system is partly organised around these moderating factors, not just around restrictions on storage and computation.