Teresa M Signorelli
Biographic Data
| ID | 9340619 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Teresa M Signorelli |
| GIVEN NAMES | Teresa M |
| FAMILY NAME | Signorelli |
| SIGNATURE | SIGNORELLI T M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Marymount Manhattan College |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 3 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2006 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2012 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Methodological aspects of working memory assessment in simultaneous interpreters
It is commonly assumed that simultaneous interpreting is very demanding with respect to cognitive resources such as working memory (WM). Previous studies measuring WM skills in simultaneous interpreters, however, have yielded contradictory findings. Some studies seem to support the hypothesis of enhanced WM skills in professional interpreters, others do not find differences between interpreters and controls. This article offers an attempt to acco…
Working memory in simultaneous interpreters
This study examines whether interpreters have better working memory (WM) than non-interpreters, taking into account different WM components and the potential modulatory influence of age. Younger and older interpreters and non-interpreters were tested on reading span, nonword repetition, and order- and category-cued recall, using English, second-language materials. Articulation rate was also assessed. Interpreters outperformed non-interpreters in …
Stress effects on bilingual language professionals' performance
The work of bilingual language professionals (e.g., translators, diplomats, intelligence analysts) involves substantial use of two or more languages, and often, as well, substantial amounts of stress. This stress can come from many sources, including the language tasks themselves and difficult working conditions. Yet, little is known about how the stressors that bilingual language professionals (BLPs) face influence their language performance or …
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Stress effects on bilingual language professionals' performance
The work of bilingual language professionals (e.g., translators, diplomats, intelligence analysts) involves substantial use of two or more languages, and often, as well, substantial amounts of stress. This stress can come from many sources, including the language tasks themselves and difficult working conditions. Yet, little is known about how the stressors that bilingual language professionals (BLPs) face influence their language performance or …
Methodological aspects of working memory assessment in simultaneous interpreters
It is commonly assumed that simultaneous interpreting is very demanding with respect to cognitive resources such as working memory (WM). Previous studies measuring WM skills in simultaneous interpreters, however, have yielded contradictory findings. Some studies seem to support the hypothesis of enhanced WM skills in professional interpreters, others do not find differences between interpreters and controls. This article offers an attempt to acco…
Working memory in simultaneous interpreters
This study examines whether interpreters have better working memory (WM) than non-interpreters, taking into account different WM components and the potential modulatory influence of age. Younger and older interpreters and non-interpreters were tested on reading span, nonword repetition, and order- and category-cued recall, using English, second-language materials. Articulation rate was also assessed. Interpreters outperformed non-interpreters in …
Cognition (3 works) · Cognitive psychology (3 works) · Computer Science (3 works) · Language, Discourse, Communication Strategies (3 works) · Linguistics (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Communication (2 works) · Free recall (2 works) · Interpreter (2 works) · Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare (2 works)