The Tonotopic Map in the Auditory Cortex Is Similar to the Somatotopic

question 18

Multiple Choice

The tonotopic map in the auditory cortex is similar to the somatotopic map in the somatosensory cortex in that

• A) The locations of sound and touch are both represented by specific parts of these cortical areas
• B) Specific stimuli map to specific cortical regions
• C) The frequency of perceptions of vibration in the periphery and eardrum maps to specific cortical areas
• D) they are the only known examples of spatial mapping in the nervous system
• E) all of the above are true

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Independent Variable

Factors in an experiment that are deliberately changed to test their impact on outcomes, observed through changes in the dependent variable.

Mean Square Error

A metric used to measure the average of the squares of the errors, indicating the discrepancy between estimated and actual values.

Dependent Variable

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Independent Variable

A variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable.