The Inability to Distinguish Between Reality and Fantasy Is Known

question 22

Multiple Choice

The inability to distinguish between reality and fantasy is known as ______.

• A) PMS
• B) irresistible impulse
• C) diminished capacity
• D) psychosis

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Definitions:

Pitch

The perceived frequency of a sound, determining whether it is high, low, or somewhere in between.

Place Theory

A theory in psychology and auditory science suggesting that the perception of sound frequency depends on the location of maximum vibration on the basilar membrane of the inner ear.

Basilar Membrane

A structure in the cochlea of the inner ear that vibrates in response to sound and plays a key role in the mechanical to neural transduction of auditory stimuli.

Oval Window

A membrane-covered opening that leads from the middle ear to the inner ear, transmitting sound vibrations to the cochlea.