Saffran,Aslin,and Newport (1996)presented Infants with a Continuous Speech Stream Made

question 9

Multiple Choice

Saffran,Aslin,and Newport (1996) presented infants with a continuous speech stream made up of four different three-syllable nonsense words,for a total of two minutes.Then,they tested whether infants had picked up on "word boundaries" by presenting these nonsense words and new sequences.The infants showed a preference for ______,demonstrating that they

• A)neither sequence;had picked up on the word boundaries of the original nonsense words.
• B)neither sequence;had failed to pick up on the word boundaries of the original nonsense words.
• C)listening to the new sequences;had picked up on the word boundaries of the original nonsense words.
• D)listening to the new sequences;had failed to pick up on the word boundaries of the original nonsense words.

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Definitions:

Spaced Practice

A learning technique that involves spreading out study sessions over time rather than cramming information in a single session.

Massed Practice

A learning technique that involves studying or practicing something intensively over a short period of time without taking breaks.

Overlearning

The continued practice or study of material or skills beyond what is necessary for initial mastery.

Organization

A structured group of people working together to meet a common goal or to perform a specific function.