Which of the Following Examples Would Be Most Comparable to the Word

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples would be most comparable to the word superiority effect if we were to apply this phenomenon to hearing?

• A) You can identify a particular phoneme more readily if it is embedded in a word than if you hear that same phoneme in isolation.
• B) If you are right-handed, you can identify a spoken word more readily if it is spoken in your right ear, rather than your left ear.
• C) You can hear a spoken word more accurately when you see the written pattern at the same time, but this does not apply to smaller segments, such as individual letters.
• D) You can recognize and remember short words more readily than long words in a conversation.

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Definitions:

Mass Mediums

Channels or technologies used to deliver content to a large audience, such as television, radio, newspapers, and the internet.

Telegraph

A system for transmitting messages from a distance along a wire, especially one creating signals by making and breaking an electrical connection.

Radio

A technology for transmitting audio content wirelessly to a broad audience, historically significant in the development of mass media.

Media Consumption

The process of engaging with content provided by various media channels, including television, radio, print, and online platforms.