Multidisciplinary Journal of Science and Technology

UNVEILING COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY’S ROLE IN SIMULTANEOUS INTERPRETING

Karina Khusainova

2nd year student Master’s department Uzbekistan State World Languages University

Keywords: cognitive psychology, simultaneous interpreting, cognitive processes, working memory, attentional control, bilingualism, comprehension strategies, interpreting challenges, language processing.

Abstract

This article delves into the intricate connections between cognitive psychology and simultaneous interpreting, exploring the cognitive processes, mechanisms, and challenges encountered by interpreters. It examines how cognitive psychology principles influence and shape the performance of simultaneous interpreters, shedding light on the complexities and cognitive demands inherent in this form of language mediation.

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