According to investigations based on the precise relationship between the voice onset time and the perception of stop consonants, the abrupt transition near the phonemic boundary characterizes:
A) categorical perception.
B) continuous perception.
C) dissonance.
D) the harmonic spectrum.

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Categorical perception is characterized by the abrupt transition near the phonemic boundary, where small changes in voice onset time can lead to a sudden shift in the perception of stop consonants from one category to another.

According to Investigations Based on the Precise Relationship Between the Voice