Hi all, I was just reading a Chronicle blog about linguistics and related topics. Today's post was written by Carol Saller, who distinguished between writers who work with music playing and those unable to do so:
"There are always listeners and nonlisteners, but the most passionate are those who never work while listening. I think I understand—they read and write “by ear,” so their “music” is on the page; additional music clashes and distracts. Those who work more visually, on the other hand, can afford to add a music track. They might listen or not; it’s optional" (see: http://chronicle.com/blogs/linguafranca/2012/04/27/by-ear-or-by-eye/) It occurred to me that this difference (if it actually exists to the degree she asserts) may be related to components of working memory. I'm definitely not an expert on memory, so my question is a simple (and perhaps simplistic) one about tasks that interfere with processing in the "phonological loop" versus the "visuospatial sketchpad." Does anyone know of any research on working memory that looks at this issue with respect to the distinction being made in the blog piece (i.e., regarding writers)? Best, Jeff -- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Jeffry Ricker, Ph.D. SCC: Professor of Psychology MCCCD: General Studies Faculty Representative PSY 101 Website: http://sccpsy101.wordpress.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Scottsdale Community College 9000 E. Chaparral Road Scottsdale, AZ 85256-2626 Office: SB-123 Phone: (480) 423-6213 Fax: (480) 423-6298 --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [email protected]. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5&n=T&l=tips&o=17511 or send a blank email to leave-17511-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
