COMD 465 Week 7

What does lip reading rely on?

The visual speech signal and related facial and body gestures

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects speech reading?

The speechreader’s gender

What is audiovisual integration?

Combining auditory and visual signals in the brain

Which phonemes are considered less visible during speech reading?

Vowels such as /i/ and /u/

Which of these variables does NOT predict lip reading ability?

Educational achievement

The term “viseme” refers to:

Sounds that look the same on the lips but sound the different

What is the average speaking rate that can affect lip reading?

150-250 words per minutes

Which factor does NOT increase the difficulty of lip reading?

Familiarity with the speaker

What is a homophene?

Words that look the same on the lips but sound different

What is the optimal distance for speech reading?

2-5 feet

Traditional speech reading training methods include:

Analytic syllable drills

What does speechreading enhancement refer to?

Difference between V-only and AV conditions in speech recognition

Which of the following impacts the message’s speech reading difficulty?

Frequency of words

What is a key guideline for less structured speech reading instruction?

Pay attention to facial expressions and gestures

An oral interpreter must adhere to a Code of Ethics, which includes:

Maintaining confidentiality

The ability to utilize contextual clues in speech reading is considered:

A potential predictor of success

Which type of training involves identifying familiar words from an open set?

Analytic training

Speech reading is most effective when combined with:

Residual hearing

The primary reason for reduce emphasis on speech reading training is:

Advancements in listening devices

Which factor is most likely to improve speech reading performance?

Clear and slow speech from the talker

What is one matter shared by our Week 7 guest speaker?

Cochlear implants and their desirable impact on music perception

According to our Week 7 guest speaker:

None of the answers