Which of the following most accurately describes the logic of speech error studies like those examining unintended word substitutions?
A)Errors require pieces of information to be active and thus show which processes occur simultaneously.
B)Speech errors show cognitive deficits in speakers because they are so rare.
C)Only complicated words exhibit speech errors so they reveal the most difficult to produce language.
D)Speech errors only occur due to a lack of attention so observing them can indicate cognitive stress.

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Speech error studies, such as those examining unintended word substitutions, are based on the premise that errors occur when multiple pieces of information are active in the speaker's mind simultaneously. This reveals insights into the cognitive processes that occur concurrently during speech production.

Which of the Following Most Accurately Describes the Logic of Speech