A normal adult female is asked to perform two activities: fi…
A normal adult female is asked to perform two activities: first, phonate /a/ at her usual fundamental frequency (approximately 210 Hz) and typical loudness for 10 seconds; and second, increase her fundamental frequency to 450 Hz. Based on this scenario, which of the following statements are TRUE? (Select up to four options; partial credit will be awarded for correct selections.)
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A 22-year-old male is referred for a speech-language pathology (SLP) evaluation with the primary complaint that his voice sounds feminine. An evaluation by an ear, nose, and throat (ENT) specialist reveals no anatomical abnormalities in the laryngeal system, periodic vocal fold vibrations, and no medical conditions contributing to a high-pitched voice. During your perceptual voice assessment, you observe that his voice is high-pitched, has near-normal loudness, and a normal quality with no breathiness or harshness. Based on these findings, which TWO of the following are the most likely explanations? (Select up to two options; partial credit will be awarded for correct selections.)
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