How do humans recognize speech sounds?

What will be an ideal response?


The answer should focus on the perception of phonemes and on the importance of
context (top-down processing) in recognizing words in continuous speech. A strong answer will
make reference to relevant brain-imaging.

Psychology

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Which of the following would most likely result from the affiliation motive?

a. discussing your racket grip with your tennis instructor b. discussing a lecture you attended with your roommates c. striking up a conversation with a stranger during a bumpy airplane flight d. talking to a friend about a movie you just saw

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Gordon Russell (1983) found that spectators at a violent hockey game got increasingly hostile and belligerent over the course of the game. It took _______________ for the spectators' hostility to get back to where they were before the game.

A) a full day B) approximately 15 minutes C) 12-14 hours D) several hours E) approximately 45 minutes

Psychology

Males are more likely to masturbate than females across all age groups

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