Humans Perceive the Sound /B/ to Be the Same, Even

question 18

Multiple Choice

 Humans perceive the sound /b/ to be the same, even when the coarticulation of the sound is different. This phenomenon is an example of _____.

• A) perceptual constancy
• B) acoustic consistency
• C) phonemic transitions
• D) the segmentation problem

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Definitions:

Passive Margin

A tectonically inactive edge of a continent, characterized by a transition from continental to oceanic lithosphere without significant seismic activity.

Normal-Fault Basin

A low area that has been downdropped by one or more normal faults.

Passive Margin

A coastline margin that is not associated with plate boundaries and therefore experiences little to no seismic or volcanic activity.

Continental Collision

Continental collision occurs when two continental plates converge, resulting in the formation of mountain ranges and geological uplift.