Talking and Thinking about Animal and Artifact Kinds Via Different Types of Generics

Author

Lyan-Joy M. Lugay, CUNY Hunter CollegeFollow

Date of Award

Spring 5-8-2020

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

Psychology

First Advisor

Dr. Sandeep Prasada

Second Advisor

Dr. John J Kim

Academic Program Adviser

Sandeep Prasada

Abstract

Generic statements are expressions that talk about kinds or categories and there are several forms. Through the use of surveys, this study examined the way native English speakers talk and think about novel animal kinds and artifacts using two forms: the definite singular form and the bare plural form.

Recommended Citation

Lugay, Lyan-Joy M., "Talking and Thinking about Animal and Artifact Kinds Via Different Types of Generics" (2020). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/hc_sas_etds/617