Often Extraneous Noise Interferes with Our Ability to Hear All

question 4

Multiple Choice

Often extraneous noise interferes with our ability to hear all speech sounds. If a brief burst of noise prevents a phoneme from being heard (e.g., "His *ame is Barry") , what is MOST likely to occur?

• A) The listener will not understand the sentence.
• B) The listener will be able to understand the sentence, and will not know that the burst of noise occurred.
• C) The listener will be able to understand the sentence and will know a burst of noise occurred but not know where the burst occurred.
• D) The listener will be able to understand the sentence, will know a burst of noise occurred, and will know exactly which phoneme was missing.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that regulates bodily functions such as temperature, hunger, and thirst, and is involved in controlling the pituitary gland.

Regulated

Controlled or governed according to rules or principles, often to maintain order or achieve a desired outcome.

Master Gland

Often referred to the pituitary gland, it regulates crucial body functions and other endocrine glands.

Pituitary Gland

A pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, crucial for regulating vital body functions and general wellbeing through hormone secretion.