Abstract
In the present study we made use of Event-Related Potentials “ERPs” to examine raising and subject control constructions in German. Our most salient result is that the ERPs elicited at the empty subject position of a raising construction are clearly different from those elicited at the corresponding position of an otherwise identical subject control construction, the former producing a stronger P600. We argue that this result provides an electrophysiological correlate of the theoretical distinction between NP trace and PRO.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Journal of Psycholinguistic Research |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 2 |
Pages (from-to) | 141-154 |
Number of pages | 14 |
ISSN | 0090-6905 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 01.01.2000 |
Research Areas and Centers
- Academic Focus: Center for Brain, Behavior and Metabolism (CBBM)