Studies by Warren and colleagues indicate that if a speech sound in a sentence is replaced by a cough, listeners still perceive the sound. This is called:
A) categorical perception
B) phonemic restoration
C) shadowing effect
D) rate normalization

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The phenomenon described is phonemic restoration, where the brain fills in missing phonemes based on context and other cues. Categorical perception refers to the ability to differentiate between speech sounds even when they are very similar. The shadowing effect describes the tendency for listeners to repeat back speech immediately after hearing it. Rate normalization refers to the way the brain takes into account variations in speaking speed when processing speech.

Studies by Warren and Colleagues Indicate That If a Speech