The McGurk Effect Is the Finding That

question 30

Multiple Choice

The McGurk Effect is the finding that:

• A) Perception of speech sounds is influenced by seeing movements of the speaker's lips
• B) Perception of speech is best with closed eyes
• C) A speaker's accent does not affect intelligibility after listening for about 1 minute
• D) Observers can identify speech sounds just by looking at the speaker's lips

Understand implicit attitudes and their influence on behavior.

Apply the balance theory to interpersonal relationship dynamics.

Recognize how attitudes about gender roles are formed.

Understand how anticipated reactions from others can influence personal attitudes and behavior.

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Definitions:

Labor Underutilization

A situation where the workforce is not being used to its fullest potential, including phenomena such as underemployment and unemployment.

Unemployed

Unemployed refers to individuals who are capable of working and actively seeking employment but are unable to find a job, a key measure in determining the health of an economy.

Discouraged Workers

Individuals not actively seeking employment due to believing there are no jobs available for them or there are no jobs for which they would qualify.

Labor-Force Participation Rates

The share of the labor force within the working-age bracket that is either working or actively searching for work.