Evy Woumans
List of John Benjamins publications for which Evy Woumans plays a role.
Articles
2020 An interpreter advantage in executive functions? A systematic review Interpreting 22:2, pp. 163–186 | Article
The aim of this systematic literature review was to answer the question of which executive function is most affected by interpreter training and experience. We used the ‘unity and diversity’ framework of executive functions to distinguish between three executive components: Response and… read more
2019 Investigating the presumed cognitive advantage of aspiring interpreters Interpreting 21:1, pp. 115–134 | Article
In complex tasks such as interpreting, the importance of a well-functioning working memory can hardly be overestimated. However, empirical studies have failed to produce consistent results with regard to an interpreter advantage in working memory. Recent studies tend to focus on the executive… read more