According to Marslen-Wilson and Tyler's (1980)cohort Model of Word Recognition

question 45

Multiple Choice

According to Marslen-Wilson and Tyler's (1980) cohort model of word recognition,

• A)word recognition processes in speech are triggered as soon as the very first speech sound in a word is perceived.
• B)word recognition processing begins only after all of the sounds that make up a word have been perceived.
• C)word recognition depends on the ability to match sounds directly to word representations in memory.
• D)words can be identified based on their prosodic information alone.

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Definitions:

Frequency Theory

A theory in the study of hearing that suggests pitch is determined by the rate at which nerve impulses are fired in response to sound vibrations.

High Pitches

Sounds that have a high frequency, typically perceived as shrill or squeaky, easily distinguishable from lower pitch sounds.

Low-Frequency

Low-frequency pertains to events, signals, or items occurring or operating at a relatively small number of cycles or occurrences per unit of time.

High-Frequency

Refers to phenomena or activities that occur at a rapid rate or over short intervals, often used in contexts like electronics, trading, or signals where a high number of cycles or transactions happen within a short period.