Raymond W. Gibbs Jr.

Raymond W. Gibbs Jr. is a prominent American psychologist known for his contributions to the study of language, meaning, and cognition. His research primarily focuses on how people understand and produce language, especially in the context of figurative language, such as metaphors and idioms. Gibbs has explored how language influences thought and perception, and his work has applications in fields like psychology, linguistics, and artificial intelligence. He is also an advocate for integrating cognitive science and language studies, helping to illuminate the complex relationship between language and human thought processes.