What does the place theory of pitch perception suggest?

a. Different amplitudes of the basilar membrane are sensitive to sounds of different waves.
b. Different portions of the basilar membrane are sensitive to sounds of different frequencies.
c. Different portions of the ear are sensitive to sounds of different decibels.
d. Different sections of the cochlea are sensitive to sounds of different frequencies.


b. Different portions of the basilar membrane are sensitive to sounds of different frequencies.

Describe the major categories of psychoactive drugs and their effects on the nervous system.

Psychology

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a. Mothers who breast-feed do not differ in any significant way from mothers who do not breast-feed. b. About 80% of North American mothers now breast-feed their infants, at least in early infancy. c. Teenage mothers are more likely to breast-feed than older mothers. d. Mothers from low-income families are more likely than upper-income families to breast-feed, primarily for economic reasons.

Psychology

For a population of scores, the sum of the deviation scores is equal to N

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

The most fundamental difference between traditional cognitive-behavioral couple therapy and integrative behavioral couple therapy concerns the

a. therapist–client relationship. b. type of clientele. c. therapy goals. d. homework assignments.

Psychology

The ages at which Piaget believed that infants acquired certain cognitive abilities has been challenged by recent research that evaluated infants' reactions to

a. hypothetical possibilities. b. impossible events. c. turn-taking. d. separation anxiety.

Psychology