What Can We Conclude About the Accuracy of Speech Production

question 24

Multiple Choice

What can we conclude about the accuracy of speech production?

• A) People frequently make errors that include phoneme combinations rarely found in English.
• B) For most speakers, their language production is only about 45% accurate.
• C) Speech production is far more accurate than language comprehension.
• D) Even high-status speakers may produce a large number of speech errors.

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Definitions:

Spiral Organ

Also known as the Organ of Corti, it is located in the cochlea of the inner ear and is responsible for converting sound vibrations into electrical signals for the brain to interpret as sound.

Outer Ear

The outer ear is the external part of the ear, consisting of the pinna and the ear canal, which collects sound waves and directs them into the ear.

Middle Ear

The portion of the ear internal to the eardrum and external to the cochlea, containing three small bones that amplify sound vibrations.