Gustavo Is Able to Detect That a Noise Is Coming

question 134

Multiple Choice

 Gustavo is able to detect that a noise is coming from straight above his head because of

• A) the existence of sound "shadow."
• B) an analysis of the intensity of sounds reaching each ear.
• C) the effect of the pinna on incoming sounds.
• D) an analysis of the arrival time of sounds at each ear.

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Definitions:

Mirror Neurons

Neurons that fire both when an individual acts and when the individual observes the same action performed by another, thought to be involved in understanding others' actions, learning through imitation, and empathy.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

Motor Tasks

Activities that require movement and coordination of muscles and limbs.

Amygdala

A part of the brain located in the temporal lobe, involved in emotion regulation, memory processing, and decision-making, particularly with responses to fear and pleasure.