title: Predictors of picture naming speed.
abstract: We report the results of a large-scale picture naming experiment in which we evaluated the potential contribution of nine theoretically relevant factors to naming latencies. The experiment included a large number of items and a large sample of participants. In order to make this experiment as similar as possible to classic picture naming experiments, participants were familiarized with the materials during a training session. Speeded naming latencies were determined by a software key on the basis of the digital recording of the responses. The effects of various variables on these latencies were assessed with multiple regression techniques, using a repeated measures design. The interpretation of the observed effects is discussed in relation to previous studies and current views on lexical access during speech production.
authors.affiliation: Université René Descartes, Paris, France. alario@up.univ-mrs.fr
authors.forename: F Xavier
authors.initials: FX
authors.lastname: Alario
authors.forename: Ludovic
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ferrand
authors.forename: Marina
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Laganaro
authors.forename: Boris
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: New
authors.forename: Uli H
authors.initials: UH
authors.lastname: Frauenfelder
authors.forename: Juan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Segui
mesh_terms: D003210:Concept Formation; D006801:Humans; D008606:Mental Processes / Q000502:physiology; D010781:Photography; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011578:Psycholinguistics / Q000379:methods; D011589:Psychology, Experimental / Q000379:methods; D011930:Reaction Time; D012016:Reference Values; D013060:Speech; D009626:Terminology as Topic; D014705:Verbal Behavior / Q000502:physiology*; D014796:Visual Perception