If a Person Cannot Hear the Sound Produced by the Tuning

question 40

Multiple Choice

If a person cannot hear the sound produced by the tuning fork through the air or when the tuning fork is placed on the bone of the skull behind the ear,what type of hearing loss do they most likely have?

• A) Conductive hearing loss
• B) Sensorineural hearing loss
• C) Both of these answers are correct.
• D) Neither of these answers is correct.

Understand the concept and significance of the medical model in explaining abnormal behavior.

Recognize the criteria for determining abnormal behavior, including maladaptiveness and deviations from cultural norms.

Explain the process and importance of diagnosis and prognosis in psychological disorders.

Critique the medical model and understand alternative perspectives.

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Definitions:

Hearing

The sensory process that enables the perception of sound, involving the detection of sound waves by the ear and their interpretation by the brain.

Dopamine Receptors

Proteins located on the surface of nerve cells that bind to dopamine, a neurotransmitter involved in movement, motivation, and pleasure.

Schizophrenia Symptoms

Indicators of schizophrenia, including delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and impaired cognitive functioning.

Genetic Predisposition

A natural tendency for individuals to develop certain conditions based on their genes.