known that when studying how the brain processes language, it is important to take social context into account.Changes in an individual’s performance take place when they are in the presence of others.
Scientists refer to this as the social facilitation theory. In fact, the effects of social facilitation appear to improve learning and memory.Previous studies have demonstrated certain positive effects of reading in the company of other people.
These include increased drive, attention, and focus. After all, humans are known as social species. However, what remains unclear is the role that social context plays in influencing people’s ability to process language — specifically, how people process semantic and syntactic aspects of language..