Regarding Sensory Skills,which of the Following Statements Is True

question 73

Multiple Choice

Regarding sensory skills,which of the following statements is true?

• A) The infant's sense of touch is the poorest of all senses.
• B) There is no discernable difference between visual and auditory acuity.
• C) A newborn's visual acuity is better than her auditory acuity.
• D) A newborn's auditory acuity is better than his visual acuity.

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Definitions:

Convergence

The coming together of two or more things to merge or intersect, often referred to in the context of ideas, forces, or physical objects.

Perception

The process of organizing, identifying, and interpreting sensory information to represent and understand the environment or an event.

Sensory Information

Data obtained by the senses, which play a crucial role in allowing the brain to understand and interact with the environment.

Transduction

The process of converting one form of energy into another, as in sensory transduction where physical signals are transformed into neural signals.