Susan is presented with four different computer-generated syllables.The voice onset times for the initial consonants of these sounds are -.1 seconds,.01 seconds,.05 seconds,and .1 seconds.Susan actually "hears" ______ different consonant sounds.
A)0
B)1
C)2
D)3

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Susan hears 2 different consonant sounds because voice onset times around 0 (such as -.1, .01, and .05 seconds) are typically perceived as the same consonant sound (voiced), while a significantly different time (like .1 seconds) is perceived as a different consonant sound (voiceless).

Susan Is Presented with Four Different Computer-Generated Syllables