Which of the Following Gives Us the Ability to Tell

question 68

Multiple Choice

Which of the following gives us the ability to tell from which direction a sound is coming?

• A) Perceptual differences in the temporal lobes.
• B) The fact that our ears are on the outsides of our heads.
• C) The fact that our ears are spaced on either side of our heads.
• D) Directional hearing is a learned phenomenon.

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Definitions:

Perception

The process by which individuals organize and interpret their sensory impressions to give meaning to their environment.

Perceptual Process

The sequence of steps that includes the receipt, organization, and interpretation of stimulants from the environment through our senses.

First Impression

The initial judgment or perception one forms about another person or situation, based typically on very limited information.

Stereotype

A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing, often based on limited or superficial information.