Impact of Language Processing on the Growth of Cognitive Abilities

R Vidya Krishnan; S Vinodhini

doi:10.34293/english.v12i3.7620

R Vidya Krishnan Assistant Professor, Department of English, Nehru Institute of Technology, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India https://orcid.org/0009-0006-2528-7126
S Vinodhini Assistant Professor, Department of English, Karpagam Academy of Higher Education, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8929-5215

DOI: https://doi.org/10.34293/english.v12i3.7620

Keywords: Language, Cognitive Development, Cognitive Neuroscience, Language Processing and Memory

Abstract

Language is a key factor in influencing cognitive development, and there is a complicated and entwined relationship between language and cognitive science. The relationship between language and cognitive science is further explored through the study of brain functions and mind, leading to the emergence of disciplines like cognitive neuroscience and neurolinguistics. Cognitive development is greatly impacted by language processing in a number of ways. First, memory development is influenced by language processing. Secondly, domain-general cognitive functions including representational ability, processing speed, and attention are necessary for language processing. Thirdly, there is a connection between language processing and cognitive growth; language processing promotes learning, reasoning, memory, and attention.