Individual Variability in Embodied Language Processing

This article outlines individual variability in embodied language processing, emphasizing how differences in sensorimotor experiences, mental imagery, and other factors, such as cognitive strategies, shape linguistic comprehension. While sensorimotor simulations play a crucial role in processing meaning, their manifestation varies based on expertise, sensorimotor impairments, or imagery vividness and imagery ability. The review highlights the methodological challenges in capturing these differences and calls for refined theoretical models that account for personal experiences. Understanding this variability has practical implications for education, therapy, and cognitive research, bridging the gap between laboratory findings and real-world language use.