A neural theory of speech acquisition and production
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2012
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Guenther, F.H.
Vladusich, T.
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Journal of Neurolinguistics, 2012; 25(5):408-422
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This article describes a computational model, called DIVA, that provides a quantitative framework for understanding the roles of various brain regions involved in speech acquisition and production. An overview of the DIVA model is first provided, along with descriptions of the computations performed in the different brain regions represented in the model. Particular focus is given to the model's speech sound map, which provides a link between the sensory representation of a speech sound and the motor program for that sound. Neurons in this map share with ''mirror neurons'' described in monkey ventral premotor cortex the key property of being active during both production and perception of specific motor actions. As the DIVA model is defined both computationally and anatomically, it is ideal for generating precise predictions concerning speech-related brain activation patterns observed during functional imaging experiments. The DIVA model thus provides a well-defined framework for guiding the interpretation of experimental results related to the putative human speech mirror system.
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Link to a related website: http://europepmc.org/articles/pmc3375605?pdf=render, Open Access via Unpaywall
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Copyright 2009 Elsevier