Which of the Following Is NOT Discussed in Your Textbook

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT discussed in your textbook as a possible reason for the connection between increased temperature and aggression?

• A) There are more people out on warm days.
• B) Fewer people overall, but more criminals, tend to be out on warm days.
• C) Heat in itself fuels aggressive feelings.
• D) People tend to stay home when the weather is very cold.

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Definitions:

Eardrum

A thin membrane that marks the beginning of the middle ear; sound waves cause the eardrum to vibrate.

Cochlea

A coiled, bony, fluid-filled tube in the inner ear that houses the sensory receptors.

Auditory Nerve

The nerve that transmits auditory information from the cochlea in the inner ear to the brain.

Higher-Frequency Sounds

Sounds that have a higher pitch due to their faster vibration rates, typically above the normal human hearing range of 20 to 20,000 hertz.