The Precedence Effect Occurs When _____

question 28

Multiple Choice

 The precedence effect occurs when _____.

• A) the listener perceives the fused sound from two speakers to be originating from the lead speaker
• B) the listener perceives the fused sound from two speakers to be originating from the lag speaker
• C) the listener cannot fuse the sound from two speakers because the lead speaker is too loud
• D) the listener cannot fuse the sound from two speakers because the lag speaker is too loud

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Definitions:

Cognitive Psychology

A branch of psychology that studies mental processes such as perception, memory, thought, and problem-solving.

Gestalt Psychology

A theory of mind and brain proposing that the operational principle of the brain is holistic, parallel, and analog, with self-organizing tendencies; or, the idea that the perceptual whole is different than the sum of its parts.

Humanistic

Relating to a psychological perspective that emphasizes the study of the whole person and their unique individuality and potential.

Abraham Maslow

An American psychologist best known for creating Maslow's hierarchy of needs, a theory of psychological health predicated on fulfilling innate human needs.