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Are the most frequent words the most useful? Investigating core vocabulary in reading
High-frequency words are often assumed to be the most useful words for communication, as they provide the greatest coverage of texts. However, the relationship between text coverage and comprehension may not be straightforward -- some words may …
Trans-inclusive gender categories are cognitively natural
Decades of cognitive science research shows that defining gender based on identity and social role makes more sense
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