THE INTERACTION OF VISUAL PERCEPTION AND COGNITIVE PROCESSES IN TURKISH VERBAL EXPRESSIONS
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https://doi.org/10.69691/5e041w18Keywords:
visual perception, cognitive processes, Turkish language, verbal expressions, gestures, multimodal communication, visual metaphors, linguistic constructions, sensory experience, cognitive load, visual-spatial abilities.Abstract
This study demonstrates the close interrelation between visual perception and cognitive processes in Turkish verbal expressions, highlighting the critical role of language as a connecting link between sensory experience and mental processing, thus ensuring effective communication.
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