Word on the Tip of Your Finger?
Many of us have said, “It’s on the tip of my tongue… I know it. I can’t remember the word I’m looking for.”
It happens to signers, too. This study indicates that it’s the brain’s misplacing of a memory — not a phonetic or vocalization issue. Deaf Signers Feel the Words on the Tip of Their Fingers explores this deeper by comparing American sign language with British sign language.
Fascinating read.
Comments
Very interesting! I know this happens to me sometimes! glad to know I’m not the only one :-).
Posted by: Valerie | March 12, 2009 1:14 PM