Experimental approaches to morphology

The present monograph aims to provide a platform for discussing morpho­logical processing across its three major subfields: inflection, derivation, and compounding. The work evaluates the contributions of diverse experimen­tal methodologies, ranging from behavioral chronometric paradigms, such as reaction time tasks, to neuroimaging techniques that capture real-time brain activity (e.g. EEG, MEG) or hemodynamic changes (e.g. fMRI), highlighting the complementary insights each brings to the study of mor­phology. Of particular importance is research on clinical populations, in­cluding individuals with brain damage or neurodegenerative conditions, who are often neglected when studying morphological processing. By in­tegrating findings from reaction-time paradigms, real-time brain imaging, and lesion studies, the monograph aims to clarify how morphological pro­cesses are represented in the mind and brain, and how they are affected by brain damage. Ultimately, it seeks to connect experimental evidence with linguistic theory and underscore the clinical relevance of morphology in diagnosing and treating language disorders. As such, it constitutes an in­terdisciplinary work of reference for those interested in morphology and issues about its processing and representation.