Anne Cutler
Australian psychologist and academic
Born
Died
2022
3 years ago — 77 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Australia
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Specialized in psycholinguistics and the study of speech perception. Contributed to understanding how children learn language. Held a position as a professor at the University of Queensland, focusing on cognitive processes involved in speech and language. Published extensively in academic journals and books, influencing the field of psychology and linguistics.
Research on speech perception
Contributions to psycholinguistics
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