A Man Has Trouble Hearing and Is Being Tested for a Hearing

question 292

Multiple Choice

A man has trouble hearing and is being tested for a hearing aid. He is presented with tones of various intensities and is asked to indicate whenever he detects a sound. This procedure is most similar to that used by researchers who study:

• A) absolute thresholds.
• B) response biases.
• C) the just noticeable difference.
• D) difference thresholds.

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Definitions:

Motivates

Provides reason or incentive for someone to act or behave in a certain way.

Baby's Posture

The typical positions or alignments adopted by an infant while sitting, standing, or lying.

Supported

Being provided with assistance, encouragement, or approval, either emotionally or materially.

Independently

The condition or quality of being able to act, make decisions, or operate without direct aid or influence from others.