Complexity, Training Paradigm Design, and the Contribution of Memory Subsystems to Grammar Learning

• DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0158812
• Publication Date: 2016-07-08T17:51:58Z
• Authors: Mark Antoniou; Marc Ettlinger; Patrick C. M. Wong
• Keywords: Procedural memory; Implicit Learning

Although there is variability in nonnative grammar learning outcomes, the contributions of training paradigm design and memory subsystems are not well understood. To examine this, we presented learners with an artificial that formed words via simple complex morphophonological rules. Across three experiments, manipulated measured subjects' declarative, procedural, working subsystems. Experiment 1 demonstrated passive, exposure-based boosted both grammatical rules, relative to no training. Additionally, procedural correlated rule learning, whereas declarative learning. 2 showed presenting corrective feedback during test phase did improve 3 revealed structuring order so subjects first exposed then improved The cumulative findings shed light on complexity, design, domain-general determining success.