The Fact That Individuals Who Were Born in 1980 Will

question 123

Multiple Choice

The fact that individuals who were born in 1980 will develop differently than individuals born in 1880 is best explained using the concept of _____ effects.

• A) age
• B) microsystem
• C) cohort
• D) social clock

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Definitions:

Encapsulated End Organs

Sensory receptors surrounded by capsule structures that are sensitive to pressure and vibration.

Frequency Theory

A theory in hearing that suggests the frequency of a sound is coded by the frequency of the neural impulses traveling up the auditory pathway.

Basilar Membrane

A crucial structure within the cochlea of the inner ear, it oscillates in response to sound, enabling the perception of different frequencies.

Anosmia

The loss of the sense of smell, either total or partial, which can drastically affect one's quality of life and perception of food and environmental hazards.