Describe the Three Major Structures and Functions of the Outer

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Essay

Describe the three major structures and functions of the outer, middle, and inner ear.

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Definitions:

Puff of Air

A brief, forceful emission of air often used in experimental psychology to test blink reflex or corneal reflex responses.

Blinking

The rapid closing and opening of the eyelid, a reflexive action that helps to protect the eye from irritants and moisten it.

Spontaneous Recovery

The reappearance of a previously extinguished conditioned response after a pause in exposure to the conditioned stimulus.

Conditioned Fear

A learned response to a previously neutral stimulus that has been repeatedly paired with an aversive event, triggering fear reactions.