When the Tongue Slips, the Eyes Have It.

Byline: Georgia Institute of Technology

ATLANTA, Jan. 20 (AScribe Newswire) -- How is it that we can look at a door and accidentally call it a window or call a shovel a rake? When people mislabel objects, they often blame themselves for rushing their words or not paying attention. But research at the Georgia Institute of Technology, published in the December issue of Psychological Science, suggests the mistakes may have less to do with concentration than previously thought. The findings provide an insight into how the brain organizes speech and suggests that when the tongue slips, the eyes may be the best window into a speaker's intent.

"People typically look …