One of the MOST Striking Discoveries About the Hearing of Very

question 24

Multiple Choice

One of the MOST striking discoveries about the hearing of very young infants (Eimas, 1985) is that they are particularly sensitive to the sound category known as:

• A) phonemes.
• B) the purr of a cat.
• C) baby talk register.
• D) their mother's voice.

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Definitions:

Hormonal-Pubertal-Adrenal Circuit

A system involving the interaction of hormones associated with puberty and the adrenal glands, affecting physical development and stress responses.

Hippocampus-Pituitary-Amygdala Circuit

A neural pathway involved in the stress response and emotional regulation, linking the hippocampus, pituitary gland, and amygdala.

Stress-Related Illness

Health problems, either physical or psychological, that are influenced or caused by stress.

Financial Problems

Difficulties in managing money effectively, leading to situations such as debt, inability to meet expenses, or lack of savings.