Which of the following effects of the phonological loop suggests that it would be better to listen to instrumental music while studying as compared to listening to music with vocals?
A) phonological similarity
B) articulatory suppression
C) lexicality
D) irrelevant speech

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The irrelevant speech effect suggests that listening to music with vocals (which involves speech sounds) can interfere with the phonological loop's ability to process and retain verbal information. Instrumental music, lacking vocals, is less likely to interfere in this way.

Which of the Following Effects of the Phonological Loop Suggests