Watching a Phenomenon Occur Naturally to Get a General Idea

question 4

Multiple Choice

Watching a phenomenon occur naturally to get a general idea of what is involved in the process is known as:

• A) Controlled observation
• B) Naturalistic observation
• C) Structured observation
• D) Unstructured observation
• E) A natural experiment

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Definitions:

Audition

The sense of hearing; the perception of sound by the ear.

Loudness of Sounds

The loudness of sounds is a subjective measure of sound intensity perceived by the human ear, which depends on the amplitude of sound waves and is measured in decibels.

Hair Cell Responses

The activation of hair cells in the inner ear, which play a crucial role in converting sound vibrations into electrical signals for the brain to interpret.

Activated Hair Cells

Sensory cells located in the inner ear that convert mechanical vibrations from sound waves into electrical signals to be sent to the brain.