Many Developmentalists Are Critical of Ethologists' Presumption That Humans Lack

question 88

Multiple Choice

Many developmentalists are critical of ethologists' presumption that humans lack biologically-based inhibitions against harmdoing, often citing _____ as such an inhibition.

• A) a capacity for empathy
• B) inborn nurturing instincts
• C) both of these
• D) none of these

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Definitions:

Sensory Impressions

Perceptions or feelings resulting from the stimulation of the senses, including sight, sound, smell, touch, and taste.

Middle Ear

The portion of the ear internal to the eardrum, and external to the oval window of the cochlea, containing the three auditory ossicles.

Basilar Membrane

A membrane that lies coiled within the cochlea.

Frequency Theory

A theory in hearing that suggests tones are perceived by the rate at which auditory nerve fibers fire.