The Perception of Speech Is Made Easier by All of the Following

question 32

Multiple Choice

The perception of speech is made easier by all of the following EXCEPT that

• A) there is impressively little variation from one speaker to the next, at least within a single geographic region.
• B) the content of the speech we hear is often predictable on the basis of knowledge external to language.
• C) the content of the speech we hear is often predictable because of the rules guiding which sounds go together.
• D) most of the speech we hear employs a relatively small number of words, used over and over again.

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Definitions:

Reinforcement and Punishment

Techniques used in behavioral psychology to increase or decrease a specific behavior through rewards or penalties.

Aggressiveness

A behavior characterized by strong self-assertion and often by hostility or attack.

Skinner

B.F. Skinner, an influential American psychologist known for his work on behaviorism and for developing the theory of operant conditioning.

Parental Pampering

Overindulgent behavior by parents that can lead to children developing a sense of entitlement or lack of self-discipline.