Date of Award
8-1964
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Department
Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences
Department
Speech Pathology and Audiology
First Advisor
Dr. Robert Erickson
Second Advisor
Dr. Michael Steinberg
Access Setting
Masters Thesis-Open Access
Abstract
Chapter I
Introduction
Introductory Statement
The ability to monitor one's own vocal output is essential if one is to produce and maintain normal speech. Speech would become progressively defective if one were unable to detect errors in voice, articulation, or rate. The preservation and maintenance of speech require the coordination of several automatic systems in the human body. One of these systems includes the tactual-kinesthetic purpose of defining the tactual-kinesthetic role and its relation to feedback cues in the production of speech.
Since speech is controlled by more than one automatic feedback system, it is essential that an investigation of these channels by explored thoroughly in order that their relative contribution be established. Speech is a complex process. Therefore, information leading to a better understanding of this process will aid in explaining how man is able to control his vocal output and maintain normal speech.
Recommended Citation
Gross, Charles Michael, "A Study of Certain Effects of Local and Topical Anesthetics on the Speech of Stutterers" (1964). Masters Theses. 4649.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/masters_theses/4649