Practices Found in All Cultures Are Called

question 29

Multiple Choice

Practices found in all cultures are called

• A) cultural instincts.
• B) cultural variations.
• C) cultural universals.
• D) cultural changes.

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Definitions:

Volley Principle

A theory explaining how auditory nerve fibers respond to sounds of different frequencies by firing together in volleys to convey the pitch of sound.

Frequency Theory

A theory in the field of psychophysics that suggests the perception of pitch is related to the rate at which auditory nerve fibers fire.

Basilar Membrane

An important structure in the cochlea of the inner ear, it plays a critical role in the sensory process of hearing by transforming sound vibrations into neural signals.

High-Frequency Sounds

Sounds that have a high pitch, typically above 2,000 Hz, often beyond the range of human hearing.