This investigation was concerned with rapid syllable repetitions produced by 120 female Ss ranging from 20 to 80 yr. of age. Rate and periodicity data were obtained from graphic level tracings of tape recordings of the task produced at comfortable pitch and loudness levels. The findings demonstrated that aging was not a significant factor in female Ss ability to repeat syllables rapidly.
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