The loudness of a sound is determined by the __________ of sound waves
a. frequency c. consonance
b. amplitude d. dissonance
B
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An alien from outer space was just captured
Scientists take turns examining the creature. At a press conference, one of the scientists reports that the alien can hear frequencies between 10,000 and 30,000 Hz. How does the alien's ability to detect sound compare to a human being's ability? a) The alien and humans detect the same frequencies. b) Humans can detect higher frequencies than the alien. c) The alien can detect higher frequencies, but its hearing is not as acute at lower frequencies. d) Humans can detect higher frequencies; however, the alien detects lower frequencies better than humans.
The process of comprehension in Gernsbacher's theory, of building a mental representation of the meaning of sentences, is __________
a. the situation model b. structure building c. suppression d. the process model
The evidence supporting a clear boundary between personality traits and personality disorders
a. is not strong. b. has been published in peer-reviewed publications. has been well established. c. has been well established. d. shows the differences fully.
Regarding the effectiveness of psychotherapy, which of the following statements is FALSE?
a. There is ample evidence that suggests that therapy is beneficial for most people. b. Nearly nine out of ten people reported improved lives as a result of therapy. c. Therapy is not equally effective for all people. d. The results of therapy for people with the same problems can be expected to be the same.