Asked by Rachael Vokoun on Jun 02, 2024
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In an experiment a cough or a tone replaced the first "s" in the word "legislatures" in a sentence the subjects were listening to. The results of this experiment support the idea that
A) we first hear each letter separately, then combine them into words.
B) we hear words as a whole, rather than a group of separate sounds (letters) .
C) we interpret words independently of their context.
D) we block from consciousness any word that does not make sense in a sentence.
Legislatures
Governing bodies with the authority to make, amend, and repeal laws within a certain jurisdiction.
Experiment
A scientific procedure undertaken to make a discovery, test a hypothesis, or demonstrate a known fact.
Consciousness
The state of being aware of and able to think about one's own existence, sensations, thoughts, surroundings, etc.
- Comprehend how context and sentence structure influence our perception and interpretation of ambiguous sounds.
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Haili MillsJun 08, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The fact that replacing the first "s" with either a cough or a tone did not disrupt the subject's understanding of the word "legislature" supports the idea that we hear words as a whole, rather than a group of separate sounds (letters). This phenomenon is known as the "phonemic restoration effect."
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend how context and sentence structure influence our perception and interpretation of ambiguous sounds.
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