Pitch Is the Perception of the Frequency of a Sound

question 33

Multiple Choice

Pitch is the perception of the frequency of a sound.Infants

• A) are less sensitive to low-pitched sounds.
• B) are more likely to hear high-pitched sounds.
• C) have no ability to distinguish sounds with different pitches until about 3 years old.
• D) are less sensitive to low-pitched sounds and are more likely to hear high-pitched sounds.

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Definitions:

Experimental

Pertaining to a scientific approach involving controlled trials and studies to test hypotheses, investigate cause-and-effect relationships, or demonstrate specific effects.

Observational

Pertaining to research methods that involve watching and recording behaviors or outcomes in their natural setting without manipulation.

Nested Case-Control

A study design used within a cohort study, where a subset of participants with a specific outcome is compared to a subset without the outcome from the same cohort.

Recall Bias

A systematic error caused by differences in the accuracy or completeness of the recollections retrieved by study participants.