Feature typology based on Semantic Feature Production Norms

MACINTYRE, M.; VIVAS, L.; VIVAS, J.

TEMAS DE PSICOLOGIA

Sociedade Brasileira de Psicologia

Año: 2017 vol. 25 p. 855 - 866

1413-389X

Feature taxonomy proposed by sensory-functional theories to differentiate between domains (living or non-living things) received a number of critics: a) the vagueness of the definition of attribute types, b) the limitations of the dichotomous taxonomy c) the insufficient consideration of other feature qualities to discriminate. This paper aims to contribute to overcome these difficulties by proposing an analysis based on a complex taxonomy supported on empirical data obtained from Semantic Feature Production Norms in Spanish, considering features´ frequency and order of production. The results show similarities between domains, in so far as to the primacy of superordinate attributes, and differences in the weight of the dynamic (functional and behavioral) and sensory features.