Interpretation of definite expressions by brain damaged patients
Summary
The aim of this study is to investigate whether there are differences in the interpretation of
definite expressions between Broca’s aphasics and patients with a lesion in the right
hemisphere, compared to non-stroke individuals. To investigate this, research has been carried
out on whether different hemispheres support bridging and/or deixis, based on the
interpretation of definite expressions. This has been tested using a truth value judgment task.
Patients with an affected Broca’s area and patients with an affected right hemisphere have
more problems with the interpretation of definite expression, by bridging and/or deictic use,
compared to non-stroke individuals. Based on the obtained results, further examination is
needed to receive more results about possible differences in the interpretation of definite
expressions between Broca’s aphasics and patients with a lesion in the right hemisphere and
possible preferences for bridging or the deictic use.