Amanda Is 6 Days Old

question 125

Multiple Choice

Amanda is 6 days old. Which of the following statements is true about Amanda's hearing?

• A) Amanda is more sensitive to the pitch of a sound than an adult.
• B) Amanda is able to hear low-pitched sounds better than high-pitched sounds.
• C) Amanda is able to hear high-pitched sounds better than low-pitched sounds.
• D) Amanda cannot determine the general location from where a sound is coming.

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Definitions:

Interpret

The act of explaining the meaning of something; to provide an understanding or conceptualization of something.

Myelination

The process of forming a myelin sheath around the nerves to improve the speed of signal transmission.

Corpus Callosum

A network of fibers that connects the right and left cerebral hemispheres of the brain. Its maturation from early childhood through adolescence contributes to coordination and integration of information and aids in the development of consciousness.

Coordination

The ability to efficiently organize and execute smooth, accurate, and purposeful movements or to synchronize activities among different components or individuals.