Harley: The Psychology of Language

Summary: The Psychology of Language by Harley (Psychology Press (2008)). (Stub — expand from highlights.)

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Quotes

Cognition

“Language is so much a part of our environment that we take it for granted. Yet it is the most complex of all human cognitive skills.” (p. 2)

Identity

“We use language to define ourselves to others, but we also use it to define ourselves to ourselves.” (p. 15)