Frequency Theory Cannot Explain the Fact That We Can Hear

question 9

Multiple Choice

Frequency theory cannot explain the fact that we can hear frequencies higher than 1,000 Hz because __________

• A) the neurons linked to hair cells cannot fire more than 1,000 times per second.
• B) the neurons linked to hair cells cannot fire less than 1,000 times per second.
• C) different areas of the basilar membrane vibrate at frequencies greater than 1,000 Hz.
• D) different areas of the basilar membrane vibrate at frequencies less than 1,000 Hz.

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Definitions:

Infant Development

The physical, emotional, behavioral, and cognitive growth that occurs in babies from birth to the end of the first year of life.

Prelinguistic Vocalizations

Vocal sounds made by infants before they acquire language, used to experiment with sounds, practice vocalization, and communicate needs or emotions.

Visual Recognition Memory

The capacity to recall and identify visuals that have been seen before.

Receptive Vocabulary

The number of words one understands.