Auditory Perception
Psychology ⇒ Sensation and Perception
Auditory Perception starts at 10 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how the brain distinguishes between different sounds.
Describe how the brain uses differences in the arrival time of sounds at each ear to localize sound sources.
Describe the cocktail party effect in auditory perception.
Describe the function of the auditory nerve in the process of hearing.
Explain the difference between conductive and sensorineural hearing loss.
Explain the difference between pitch and loudness in auditory perception.
Explain the role of hair cells in the process of hearing.
A person is unable to hear high-frequency sounds but can hear low-frequency sounds. Which part of the cochlea is most likely damaged? (1) Base (2) Apex (3) Middle (4) Eardrum
A person is unable to hear high-frequency sounds but can hear low-frequency sounds. Which part of the cochlea is most likely damaged? (1) Base (2) Apex (3) Middle (4) Eardrum
Loudness of a sound is measured in which unit? (1) Hertz (2) Decibels (3) Joules (4) Watts
Which of the following best describes sensorineural hearing loss? (1) Caused by blockage in the ear canal (2) Caused by damage to the inner ear or auditory nerve (3) Caused by earwax buildup (4) Caused by a ruptured eardrum
Which of the following best describes the function of the basilar membrane? (1) Separates the outer and middle ear (2) Vibrates in response to sound and supports hair cells (3) Produces earwax (4) Transmits signals to the pinna
The ________ connects the middle ear to the throat and helps equalize pressure.
The ________ is a thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves.
The ________ is the visible part of the ear that collects sound waves.
The ________ theory suggests that the frequency of auditory nerve impulses matches the frequency of a tone, allowing us to sense its pitch.
True or False: Damage to the hair cells in the cochlea can result in permanent hearing loss.
True or False: Humans can hear all frequencies of sound, including those used by bats for echolocation.
True or False: The auditory cortex is located in the temporal lobe of the brain.
True or False: The auditory system can adapt to constant background noise, making it less noticeable over time.
