What Types of Communication / Swallowing Difficulties Might Be the Priority

question 9

Multiple Choice

What types of communication / swallowing difficulties might be the priority for speech pathology services for patients in the hospital system?

• A)Fluency / stuttering
• B)Dysphagia
• C)Voice problems
• D)All of the above

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Definitions:

Pitch

The perceived frequency of a sound, determining its highness or lowness, often measured in hertz (Hz).

Frequency Of Sound

The number of sound waves that pass a fixed point in a unit of time, measured in Hertz (Hz), determining the pitch of the sound.

Perceptual Constancy

The brain's ability to recognize objects as unchanging despite shifts in environmental conditions, like changes in lighting, angle, or distance.

Ponzo Illusion

A visual illusion where two identical lines appear to be different lengths due to converging parallel lines in the background.