If the Human Ear Could Not Detect Differences in the Amplitude

question 290

Multiple Choice

If the human ear could not detect differences in the amplitude of sound waves,people would not be able to detect differences in the

• A) pitch of sounds.
• B) timbre of sounds.
• C) loudness of sounds.
• D) saturation of sounds.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A method of learning that uses rewards and punishments to increase or decrease the likelihood of a behavior.

Behaviour Modification

A process of changing maladaptive or undesired behaviors through reinforcement strategies, punishment, or other learning techniques.

Classical Conditioning

A mode of learning through which two stimuli are systematically associated; a reaction that is initially provoked by the second stimulus soon gets provoked by the first stimulus.

Observational Learning

A learning process where individuals observe and mimic the behavior of others, acquiring new skills or behaviors without direct experience.