In the Context of the Auditory System,place Theory States That

question 131

Multiple Choice

In the context of the auditory system,place theory states that

• A)the vibrations in the ear produced by auditory stimuli travel in one direction-from the tip of the cochlea to the oval window.
• B)each frequency produces vibrations at a particular spot on the basilar membrane of the inner ear.
• C)the perception of a sound's frequency depends on how often the auditory nerve fires.
• D)a cluster of nerve cells in the inner ear can fire neural impulses in rapid succession.

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Definitions:

Projection

A defense mechanism where one attributes their own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, or motivations to someone else.

Halo Effect

A cognitive bias where the perception of one positive trait in an individual or thing influences the overall perception of that entity as favorable.

Attribution Theory

The study of the process by which people ascribe causes to the behaviors they perceive.

Inner Qualities

Refers to inherent traits, characteristics, or virtues that form an individual's core personality and values.