What Is the MOST Extensively Studied Form of Vocal Learning

question 115

Multiple Choice

What is the MOST extensively studied form of vocal learning?

• A) speech learning in human infants
• B) vocalizations in dolphins
• C) song learning in birds
• D) speech learning in chimpanzees

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Definitions:

Receptor Cells

Specialized cells that detect and respond to specific types of external stimuli, such as light, sound, or chemicals, converting them into electrical signals for the nervous system.

Rods

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that function well in low light and are responsible for night vision.

Cones

Photoreceptor cells in the retina of the eye that function best in bright light and enable the perception of color and fine detail.

Dark Adaptation

The process by which the eyes increase their sensitivity to low levels of light, allowing for better vision in the dark.