Metaphors and Non-Literal Meanings: Recent Trends in Neuropsychological Research

Authors

  • Mauricio Molina-Delgado Universidad de Costa Rica, Instituto de Investigaciones Psicológicas Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15517/ap.v22i109.17

Keywords:

Metaphor, polysemy, cognition, neuropsychology

Abstract

The author makes a survey of the recent research in metaphors and non-literal meaning from a neuropsychological perspective. Procedure. A theoretical evaluation is made, different tendencies are identified and possible lines of research for the future are considered. Conclusion. Typically, related phenomena are confused with metaphors. There is a total divorce between neuropsychological and cognitive approaches.

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Published

2008-02-03

How to Cite

Molina-Delgado, M. (2008). Metaphors and Non-Literal Meanings: Recent Trends in Neuropsychological Research. Actualidades En Psicología, 22(109), 1-18. https://doi.org/10.15517/ap.v22i109.17