This paper presents a review of studies that have provided evidence supporting
metaphorical embodiment. These studies are divided into three categories of behavioral …

According to the embodied cognition view, comprehending action-related language requires
the participation of sensorimotor processes. A now sizeable literature has tested this …

Abstract concepts can potentially be represented using metaphorical mappings to concrete
domains. This view predicts that when linguistic metaphors are processed, they will invoke …

Working memory (WM) is a complex cognitive function involved in the temporary storage
and manipulation of information, which has been one of the target cognitive functions to be …

The contribution of action-perception systems of the brain to lexical semantics remains
controversial. Here, we used high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation (HD …

Background: Aphasia is a debilitating language impairment, affecting millions of people
worldwide. About 40% of stroke survivors develop chronic aphasia, resulting in life-long …

In this article, we discuss the embodiment of infinity as one of fundamental concepts in
mathematics. In contrast to the embodiment of many other mathematical concepts, the …

The present research adopts ERP (Event-Related Potentials) technology to investigate
whether there exists a concreteness effect in the processing of Chinese action verbs within …

The supplementary motor area (SMA) is implicated in planning, execution, and control of
speech production and limb movement. The SMA is among putative generators of pre …

The role of left inferior frontal cortex (LIFC) in canonical sentence comprehension is
controversial. Many studies have found involvement of LIFC in sentence production or …