CMD 454 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Speech Perception, Diaphragmatic Breathing
Document Summary
Conversation has many purposes, which often interact and overlap. Communication strategies are used to facilitate conversation and mitigate conversational problems that arise. Has certain culturally determined rules to abide by: entrants in conversation agree to: Characterstics of conversations with hard-of-hearing partner: disrupted turn taking. Due to missed acoustic cvues, like slower rate and falling intonation that signal the end of the turn: modified speaking style, inappropriate topic shifts, superficial content. Speech recognition is easier with simpler topics with predictable, commonly known syntax. Two strategies commonly used by listeners with hearing loss: facilitative strategies. Try to prevent communication difficulties by influencing the talker, the structure of the message, the environment, or the listener: repair strategies. Provide explicit instruction to communication partner about how to repair communication breakdown. Strategies that influence listener: adaptive and attending strategies designed to counteract maladaptive behaviors. Relaxation behaviors to reduce communication anxiety and enhance speech perception.
