Trish has an ear infection and has to wear an earplug in her right ear for the next week. The doctor has told her that there will be very little impact on her ability to listen in her classes, since her left ear is fine. For the next week Trish will probably have the most problems:
a. localizing sounds accurately
b. detecting high frequency sounds
c. detecting low frequency sounds
d. understanding speech when there is background noise
A
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a. humans have relatively primitive perceptual processes, compared to models created by artificial intelligence. b. although perception appears to be straightforward, it actually requires more cognitive effort than tasks such as problem solving. c. unlike other cognitive tasks, perception requires only bottom-up processing. d. perception requires both information from the stimulus and knowledge about previous perceptual experiences.
One example of intrinsic motivation would be reading a newly released novel:
a. as part of a required classroom assignment b. because you are a professional book reviewer who must write a paid review c. for your own enjoyment and pleasure d. to help you get to the next level in a class reading contest
Jennetta is pregnant. Ideally, during the second half of her pregnancy she should limit her weight gain to ___ per week
a. one pound c. two pounds b. one-quarter pound d. one-half pound
Mike is interested in evaluating the awareness of sensations, given that it is largely unique to human consciousness. If he wants to study how the brain may misinterpret sensations, which of the following populations would be most appropriate?
A. Children with a fear of the dark who believe there are monsters under the bed and have trouble falling asleep B. Individuals with binge eating disorder who believe their drive to over-eat is due to feelings of depression or anxiety C. Weight lifters who believe their weak muscles and fatigue are due to a hard workout D. Individuals with panic disorder who believe their fast heart rate and shortness of breath are due to a heart attack