As Part of a Study in Auditory Perception, Students Were

question 87

Multiple Choice

As part of a study in auditory perception, students were made to listen to a low-volume music track. When they first put on their headphones, they almost couldn't hear anything. But as they became more attentive, the sound gradually became clearer. This is an example of _____.

• A)sensitization
• B)subliminal stimulation
• C)retinal disparity
• D)pitch increase

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