Different sections of the basilar membrane are sensitive to differences in the _____ of sound.
A. timing
B. magnitude
C. frequency
D. direction
Ans: C. frequency
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1. When confronted with two or more possible interpretations of an object's shape, we tend to perceive the simplest one. 2. The Gestalt grouping principle of similarity states that elements of a visual image that move together are perceived as parts of a single moving object. 3. When shown an image with an ambiguous figure and ground, such as the Rubin vase, we tend to perceive both possible interpretations simultaneously. 4. Image-based object recognition theories are challenged by the fact that we easily recognize the face of our mothers from the faces of other women. 5. Parts-based object recognition theories argue that object recognition involves deconstructing objects into geons.
What advice would you give to the mother of a premature infant regarding physical touch stimulation of her baby??
a. ?Tickling the soles of the feet is especially helpful to stimulate growth. b. ?Routine touching and caressing will help facilitate weight gain. c. ?Touching and caressing will overstimulate the infant and lead to slower development. d. ?Rubbing the ears is an effective way to stimulate the sense of hearing.
Research by __________ indicated that Kohlberg's theory of moral development was potentially gender biased as it failed to include caring and compassion for others as possible criteria for achieving the highest level
a) Miller and Bersoff b) J. R. Snarey c) Carol Gilligan d) Anna Freud
Psychosocial theory presents human development as a product of .
A. the culmination of human experience calculated in older adulthood B. the interaction between biological and psychological needs and societal expectations C. infantile experiences of the id, ego, and superego D. genetic influences on personality development