If the Stapedius Muscle Is Unable to Reduce Movement of the Ossicles

question 83

Multiple Choice

If the stapedius muscle is unable to reduce movement of the ossicles as a unit, how is hearing affected?

• A) Hearing is not affected.
• B) Sounds will be louder than normal.
• C) We hear no sound.
• D) Sounds will be softer than normal.

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Definitions:

Perceptual Set

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Expectancy Effect

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Müller-Lyer Effect

A visual illusion in which two lines of the same length appear to be of different lengths due to the orientation of arrow-like figures at their ends.

Visual Cues

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