What General Cognitive Skill May Support Adaptation to Variations of the Sound

question 23

Multiple Choice

What general cognitive skill may support adaptation to variations of the sound categories in speech?

• A) Managing attention to adjust the weights of multiple sound cues in speech
• B) Managing attention to think of how the sound really ought to be produced
• C) Refreshing working memory more often by forgetting recent exposures
• D) Actively perceiving every acoustic detail as if it might become relevant in identifying phonemes

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Definitions:

Variation

The occurrence of differences or changes in the characteristics of entities within any population, leading to diversity.

Manipulation Of Typing Speed

the deliberate adjustment or control of one's typing speed, which can be applied for various purposes, such as reducing typos or matching the pace in a typing tutorial.

Independent Variable

A variable in an experiment that is manipulated to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Laboratory Setting

A controlled environment where scientific research, experiments, and measurement are conducted.