How we recognize words (IMAGE) University of Iowa Caption Researchers at the University of Iowa have established the various approaches by which people recognize words. In a new study, the researchers tested how people outfitted with cochlear implants, such as this patient pictured, identified a series of words from similar-sounding competitiors. The researchers found people regardless of hearing abilities used the same general approaches to recognize language. Credit Justin Torner, University of Iowa Usage Restrictions There are no restrictions for using this photo. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.