Professor Grant Is Interested in Studying the Development of a Sense

question 479

Multiple Choice

Professor Grant is interested in studying the development of a sense of humor. She collects data from groups of 6-year-olds, 16-year-olds, 26-year-olds, and 36-year-olds. What type of research design is Professor Grant using?

• A) cohort design
• B) longitudinal design
• C) behavior genetics design
• D) cross-sectional design

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Definitions:

Pitch Discrimination

The ability to distinguish between different tones or musical notes based on their frequency, an important aspect of auditory perception.

Place Theory

A theory in psychology and physiology that suggests the perception of sound depends on where each component frequency produces vibrations along the basilar membrane of the inner ear.

Frequency Theory

The hypothesis that the frequency of a sound wave is directly related to the perception of the sound's pitch, as the auditory nerve fires at the same rate as the sound frequency.

Timbre

The quality or color of sound that distinguishes different types of sound production, such as voices or musical instruments.