The Role of the Frequency Effect for the Mental Lexicon

The paper explores the significance of frequency effects in lexical decision tasks, building on Clahsen and Neubauer's 2010 study. It summarizes their experiments, analyzes results, and discusses the implications of frequency effects in the mental lexicon. Comparisons are drawn with findings from Brysbaert et al. (2011), Coltheart (2006), and Taft (1979), providing a comprehensive view of the topic. Ultimately, it assesses the relevance of these frequency effects within psycholinguistic research, highlighting their importance in understanding language processing.