The International Phonetic Alphabet

question 26

Multiple Choice

The International Phonetic Alphabet

• A)is the same as the 26 letters in the English alphabet.
• B)has fewer than the 26 letters in the English alphabet,since "s" and "c," for example,can have the same sound.
• C)has a distinctive way to write each of the 850 different sounds that have been identified in human languages.

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Definitions:

Instrumental Conditioning

The process through which an individual learns a behavior in response to a stimulus to obtain a reward or avoid a punishment.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired; a response that is at first elicited by the second stimulus is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone.

Cognitive Dissonance

A state of psychological tension induced by dissonant relationships between cognitive elements.

Anticipated Reactions

Expectations about how others might respond to one's actions, which can influence decision-making processes.