The phonological loop is a component of the working memory model proposed by Baddeley and Hitch, responsible for the temporary storage and manipulation of verbal and auditory information. It plays a crucial role in language acquisition, comprehension, and the rehearsal of verbal information, facilitating tasks such as reading and problem-solving.

Phonological Loop

phonological loop

working memory model

temporary storage

Manipulation of verbal information

auditory information

Language acquisition is the process by which humans gain the ability to perceive, produce, and use words to understand and communicate. It involves complex cognitive mechanisms and is influenced by both innate biological factors and environmental interactions.

language acquisition

Language comprehension is the ability to understand spoken, written, or signed language, involving the integration of linguistic knowledge with contextual and world knowledge. It is a complex cognitive process that includes decoding, semantic processing, and syntactic parsing to derive meaning from language input.

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