#1
Which emotion is often associated with a high pitch and fast speech rate?
Excitement
ExplanationHigh pitch and fast speech rate are indicators of excitement.
#2
Which of the following audio cues is typically associated with fear?
High pitch and irregular speech rate
ExplanationFear is often indicated by high pitch and irregular speech rate.
#3
What emotional state might be inferred from vocal tremors and a shaky voice?
Fear
ExplanationVocal tremors and a shaky voice suggest fear.
#4
In emotional speech analysis, what does the term 'prosody' refer to?
The rhythm, intonation, and stress in speech
Explanation'Prosody' refers to rhythm, intonation, and stress in speech.
#5
What type of emotion might be indicated by a monotone voice and lack of variation in speech?
Boredom
ExplanationMonotone voice and lack of variation suggest boredom.
#6
Which characteristic of speech is often associated with the expression of sarcasm?
Exaggerated intonation
ExplanationExaggerated intonation is a characteristic of sarcasm.
#7
Which vocal characteristic is often associated with expressing surprise?
High pitch
ExplanationHigh pitch is a vocal characteristic of surprise.
#8
Which of the following emotions is often conveyed through a breathy voice?
Relief
ExplanationBreathy voice often conveys a sense of relief.
#9
Which emotional state is often characterized by a hesitant and uncertain tone of voice?
Anxiety
ExplanationHesitant and uncertain tone indicates anxiety.
#10
Which of the following is NOT a factor considered in interpreting emotional states from audio cues?
Vocabulary complexity
ExplanationVocabulary complexity is not a factor in interpreting emotional states.
#11
In emotional speech analysis, what does the term 'paralanguage' refer to?
The non-verbal components of speech
Explanation'Paralanguage' refers to non-verbal components of speech.
#12
Which emotion might be characterized by a low volume and whispered speech?
Fear
ExplanationLow volume and whispered speech indicate fear.
#13
What term describes the phenomenon where an individual's emotional state is influenced by the emotions expressed in their environment?
Emotional contagion
ExplanationEmotional contagion is when one's emotions are influenced by others.
#14
What term is used to describe the phenomenon where speakers unconsciously mimic the speech patterns of those they are interacting with?
Speech mirroring
ExplanationSpeech mirroring is when speakers mimic others' speech unconsciously.
#15
Which emotion is often associated with a loud and forceful voice?
Anger
ExplanationLoud and forceful voice is often associated with anger.
#16
What term describes the process of analyzing speech features to determine emotional states?
Affective computing
Explanation'Affective computing' is analyzing speech for emotional states.