Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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141245 | Studies in Communication Sciences | 2014 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Against the backdrop of cognitive load theory (CLT) it was tested if irregular voice increases processing demands on working memory (WM). An experiment was designed to expose N = 54 participants to expository text delivered with a modal and a creaky human voice. Working memory capacity was measured by a secondary task on the visual modality. Listening to a creaky voice quality consumes more cognitive capacity as indicated by the significant decrease in secondary task performance; also, retention of information was found to be impaired. Results are explained within the framework of CLT and implications for professional communication are discussed.
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Authors
Margarete Imhof, Tuula-Riitta Välikoski, Anne-Maria Laukkanen, Kai Orlob,