Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. Pheromones are chemicals which activate the “fight or flight” response.
2. Hearing aids work by translating soundwaves into pulses of electrical current directly into the ear.
3. Sensory deprivation for several days is associated with visual hallucinations.
4. Research using the “visual cliff” with infants shows that some perceptions (such as depth) are innate.


1. False
2. True
3. True
4. True

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