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Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang, China
This article aimed to explore the function of self regulation in English language learning for
none-English speakers. Here self-regulation learning included self evaluation, goal setting and
strategic planning, strategy execution and refinement. Subjects were 125 students in Nanchang
No.3 Middle School. The results showed that self-regulation played a key role in the improvement
of English comprehension level for none-English speakers.
4116 ORAL
Behavioral and cognitive neuroscience
Chair: Leif Svensson, Sweden
4116.1 Compensatory approach of semantic memory deficits in left and right temporal lobe
epileptic patients, Christel Bresson 1 , Véronique Lespinet-Najib 1 , Hélène Sauzéon 1 , Bernard
Claverie 1 , Bernard N'Kaoua 2 , 1 Laboratoire de Sciences Cognitives, France, 2 Aging Research
Center, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
Compensation is defined as ability to enhance performances when suffering from cognitive
deficits using cognitive aids. In left and right temporal lobe epileptic patients, who present
semantic memory troubles, we investigate the impact of different aids: Depth of processing
(semantic information form is preferred to phonetic one); Information elaboration (self-generated
cue better than imposed one) Environmental supports (recognition, cued recall superior to free
recall). Results: Patients compensate their memory deficits and performances improvement due to
cognitive aid depends on the laterality of the foci. These findings highlight the pertinence of
cognitive aids studies in neuropsychology field.
4116.2 Foreign accent syndrome. Meta analysis and presentation of 2 cases, Ana Ruth Diaz
Victoria, Victor Manuel Patiño Torrealva, Maria del Rosario Ramos Cuevas, Universidad
Autonoma del Estado de Morelos. Mexico.
Foreign accent syndrome is a quite rare speech impairment, observed in some brain damaged
patients. Its main feature consists of a phonetic and prosodic shift, which is perceived by normal
listeners as a foreign accent, with a general preservation of other language functions. 2 cases are
analysed neuropsychologically, as well as other 9 cases reported in the literature. Conclusions lead
to the identification of an important role played by left basal ganglia and sorrounding white matter
in the phonetic structure of speech. Other important findings include the female predominancy in
the clinical incidence, and fast recovery of an initial aphasia.
4116.3 Low total IQ and discrepancies between cognitive factors in adopted children with low
birth weight., Leif Svensson 1 , Magnus Landgren 2 , Kerstin Stromland 3 , 1 Primary Care,
Skövde Sweden, Sweden, 2 Skaraborgs hospital,Sweden, 3 The Sahlgrenska Academy at
Göteborg University. Institute of Clinical Neuroscience, Sweden
71 children between the ages 6 and 11 adopted to Sweden from Eastern Europe were examined
concerning cognitive function. Wechsler Intelligence scale for Children III and Leiter-R
International Performance scales were use to measure total IQ and cognitive factors. The children
were divided into two groups on basis of their birth weight. Low birth weight < 2.500 kg and
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