Even at Just a Few Days Old, Neonates Who Hear

question 149

Multiple Choice

Even at just a few days old, neonates who hear another neonate cry often begin crying, too. What is this phenomenon called?

• A) Group crying
• B) Emotional release
• C) Group protection
• D) Emotional contagion

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Definitions:

Eardrum Vibrations

The movements of the eardrum in response to sound waves, crucial for the process of hearing by transmitting vibrations to the inner ear.

Auditory Stimulation

A process by which sounds provoke psychological or physiological responses.

Time Lag

The delay between the initiation of an action and its effect or outcome.

Locating Sounds

The ability to identify the source or direction of sounds in the environment, involving auditory processing.