The Term Auditory Threshold Refers to

question 41

Multiple Choice

The term auditory threshold refers to

• A) the range of pitches in normal conversational tones.
• B) the quietest sound a person can hear.
• C) the level of sound at which hearing impairments begin to occur.
• D) sounds that can be heard by adults, but not by infants.

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Definitions:

Norms

Established standards of behavior maintained by a society or group that guide individuals' actions and behaviors.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A psychological theory that suggests discomfort arises from holding conflicting beliefs, leading individuals to change their attitudes or beliefs to reduce the dissonance.

Social Norms

Accepted behaviors that are considered typical within a group or society, guiding interactions and expectations.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A theory suggesting that people experience discomfort (dissonance) when their beliefs or behaviors are inconsistent with one another, often leading to changes to reduce the dissonance.