A Person Standing in the Street Is Unaware of a Bird

question 56

Multiple Choice

A person standing in the street is unaware of a bird dropping that is falling from a point directly above him with increasing velocity. If the dropping were producing sound of a fixed frequency, as it approaches the person would hear the sound

• A) drop in frequency.
• B) stay at the same frequency.
• C) increase in frequency.
• D) decrease in loudness.
• E) stay at the same loudness.

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Definitions:

Socialization Roles

The behaviors and expectations that are learned by individuals to fit into their society, including roles based on their age, gender, and social position.

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Being engaged in action or exerting power or force; not passive.

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The process by which individuals acquire the values, behaviors, and skills necessary to function effectively in society.

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Having developed a specialized form or function from an initial homogenous state, often in the context of cells or organisms adapting to specific roles.