When Ann Went to Her Doctor, He Gave Her a Hearing

question 13

Multiple Choice

When Ann went to her doctor, he gave her a hearing test. During the test, the doctor presented tones to Ann through earphones. The tones started at a low intensity and then became louder. After Ann could hear the sound, the doctor asked Ann to raise her hand whenever she heard the sound increase in volume. The doctor was testing Ann's ________.

• A) auditory convergence
• B) absolute threshold
• C) refractory threshold
• D) difference threshold

Recognize how life span studies contribute to our understanding of intelligence stability and change over time.

Understand the health and longevity correlations with intelligence and the possible explanations for these associations.

Understand the effects of environmental factors and schooling on intelligence.

Grasp the concept of heritability of intelligence and how it may vary across different stages of life.

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