The Smallest Speech Units in a Language That Can Be

question 263

Multiple Choice

The smallest speech units in a language that can be distinguished perceptually are

• A) morphemes.
• B) phonemes.
• C) sounds.
• D) words.

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Definitions:

REM Sleep

A phase of sleep characterized by rapid eye movements, where vivid dreaming often occurs, and considered important for processing emotions and memories.

Slow-Wave Sleep

A deep sleep stage characterized by slow brain waves, where recovery and growth tend to happen.

Conscious Awareness

The state of being awake and aware of one’s surroundings, thoughts, and experiences.

Circadian Rhythms

The regulation of biological cycles into regular, daily patterns.