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Dissertation
Gesture, Movement and Working Memory: A Functional Account
2006
Overview
Gesture is a ubiquitous feature of human communications, yet the function of gesture with respect to speech is not well understood. In this dissertation, I provide evidence that one function of gesture is to help speakers reduce their demand on working memory systems by providing a format for the expression of meaning. Gesture is associated with a reduction in demand on working memory when it compared with similar movements that do not express meaning, and when gestures are produced consciously. Furthermore, this effect occurs primarily in speakers with relatively less working memory capacity. These findings suggest that gesture may be a particularly important representational tool for expressing meaning for individuals having difficulty managing task demands. Possible mechanisms and implications for learning are discussed.
Publisher
ProQuest Dissertations & Theses
Subject
ISBN
0542854333, 9780542854330
