When People Hear a Sound, Their Ears Turn the Vibrations

question 30

Multiple Choice

When people hear a sound, their ears turn the vibrations in the air into neural messages from the auditory nerve, which makes it possible for the brain to interpret the sound. This process is called _____________

• A) encoding.
• B) storage.
• C) retrieval.
• D) evaluation.

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Definitions:

Locus Ceruleus

Area of the brain stem that plays a part in the emergency response and may be involved in panic attacks.

Norepinephrine Systems

The components of the brain and body involved in the production, transmission, and reception of norepinephrine, a neurotransmitter important for attention and response actions.

Panic Disorder

A psychiatric disorder characterized by recurrent unexpected panic attacks, often accompanied by a fear of future attacks.

Specific Phobia

An intense, irrational fear of a specific object, scenario, or situation that leads to avoidance behavior.