A Person Is Completely Deaf in the Left Ear but Has

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Multiple Choice

A person is completely deaf in the left ear but has normal hearing in the right ear. Which aspect of hearing is most likely to be impaired in this person?

• A) ability to distinguish pitches of high-frequency sounds
• B) ability to distinguish pitches of low-frequency sounds
• C) ability to localize the source of a sound
• D) ability to hear changes in loudness

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Definitions:

Attribution Theory

A psychological theory that explains how individuals infer the causes of their own and others' behavior.

Dispositional Nature

Refers to inherent personality traits and tendencies that influence an individual's behavior and reactions.

Task Difficulty

The level of challenge presented by a task, which can affect an individual's performance and motivation.

Weiner

Refers to Bernard Weiner, an American psychologist known for his attribution theory in social psychology.