Question 1

Information about the elevation of a sound source comes from the spectral shape cue provided by the:

Accepted Answer

A)  pinna. 
B)  basilar membrane. 
C)  tympanic membrane. 
D)  malleus. 
A)  pinna. 
B)  basilar membrane. 
C)  tympanic membrane. 
D)  malleus.

Question 2

In the rostral core, posterior neurons have:

Accepted Answer

A)  low characteristic frequencies. 
B)  high characteristic frequencies. 
C)  broad tunings. 
D)  the ability to integrate component frequencies of complex sounds. 
A)  low characteristic frequencies. 
B)  high characteristic frequencies. 
C)  broad tunings. 
D)  the ability to integrate component frequencies of complex sounds.

Question 3

Bats use echolocation by emitting high-frequency sounds in the range of:

Accepted Answer

A)  20-20,000 Hz. 
B)  20,000-100,000 Hz. 
C)  100,000-200,000 Hz. 
D)  200,000-300,000 Hz. 
A)  20-20,000 Hz. 
B)  20,000-100,000 Hz. 
C)  100,000-200,000 Hz. 
D)  200,000-300,000 Hz.

Question 4

Most people have an interaural time difference threshold, which is _____ microseconds.

Accepted Answer

A)  less than 100 
B)  about 200 
C)  about 292 
D)  between 1,000 and 1,500 
A)  less than 100 
B)  about 200 
C)  about 292 
D)  between 1,000 and 1,500

Question 5

What are coincidence detectors? Where are they located, and what function do they perform?

Accepted Answer

Coincidence detectors are located in the

Question 6

What type of mapping is ascribed to structures in the auditory core region? Briefly define this type of mapping. Does this type of arrangement resemble any other structure's arrangement?

Accepted Answer

The auditory core region is characterize

Question 7

An acoustic shadow occurs when the sound source is located:

Accepted Answer

A)  on the median plane. 
B)  to the listener's left or right. 
C)  directly in front of the head. 
D)  directly behind the head. 
A)  on the median plane. 
B)  to the listener's left or right. 
C)  directly in front of the head. 
D)  directly behind the head.

Question 8

Interaural time difference refers to the difference in arrival time of:

Accepted Answer

A)  two distinct sounds at the cone of confusion. 
B)  two distinct sounds at the two ears. 
C)  the same sound at the two ears. 
D)  the same sound with different azimuths. 
A)  two distinct sounds at the cone of confusion. 
B)  two distinct sounds at the two ears. 
C)  the same sound at the two ears. 
D)  the same sound with different azimuths.

Question 9

Which region receives inputs from the auditory core region?

Accepted Answer

A)  the belt and the parabelt 
B)  the rostral core 
C)  the rostrotemporal core 
D)  both the rostral core and the rostrotemporal core 
A)  the belt and the parabelt 
B)  the rostral core 
C)  the rostrotemporal core 
D)  both the rostral core and the rostrotemporal core

Question 10

The descending auditory pathway is NOT involved in:

Accepted Answer

A)  modulating the motile response. 
B)  activating the acoustic reflex. 
C)  blocking task-irrelevant ascending auditory signals. 
D)  sending auditory signals from the left ear to the right ear. 
A)  modulating the motile response. 
B)  activating the acoustic reflex. 
C)  blocking task-irrelevant ascending auditory signals. 
D)  sending auditory signals from the left ear to the right ear.

Question 11

Which pathway for audition includes the core regions, the posterior parts of the auditory cortex, and the posterior parietal cortex?

Accepted Answer

A)  "what" 
B)  "who" 
C)  "why" 
D)  "where" 
A)  "what" 
B)  "who" 
C)  "why" 
D)  "where"

Question 12

The pinna helps in providing information about the:

Accepted Answer

A)  distance of a sound source. 
B)  side-to-side location of a sound source. 
C)  elevation of a sound source. 
D)  sources of sound. 
A)  distance of a sound source. 
B)  side-to-side location of a sound source. 
C)  elevation of a sound source. 
D)  sources of sound.

Question 13

In which areas would posterior neurons have HIGH characteristic frequencies?

Accepted Answer

A)  the rostral core and the rostrotemporal cores 
B)  the rostral core and the primary auditory cortex 
C)  the primary auditory cortex and the rostrotemporal core 
D)  the primary auditory cortex and the parabelt 
A)  the rostral core and the rostrotemporal cores 
B)  the rostral core and the primary auditory cortex 
C)  the primary auditory cortex and the rostrotemporal core 
D)  the primary auditory cortex and the parabelt

Question 14

The mixture of frequencies arriving at the ear within a given interval of time can be grouped according to:

Accepted Answer

A)  harmonic coherence only. 
B)  synchrony only. 
C)  harmonic coherence and/or synchrony. 
D)  interaural time differences and/or musical dissonance. 
A)  harmonic coherence only. 
B)  synchrony only. 
C)  harmonic coherence and/or synchrony. 
D)  interaural time differences and/or musical dissonance.

Question 15

Frequency and loudness help in perceiving distance:

Accepted Answer

A)  only if the sound source is located far away. 
B)  only if the sound source is approaching. 
C)  only if the sound source is receding. 
D)  if the sound source is approaching or receding. 
A)  only if the sound source is located far away. 
B)  only if the sound source is approaching. 
C)  only if the sound source is receding. 
D)  if the sound source is approaching or receding.

Information about the elevation of a sound source comes from the spectral shape cue provided by the:

In the rostral core, posterior neurons have:

Bats use echolocation by emitting high-frequency sounds in the range of:

Most people have an interaural time difference threshold, which is _____ microseconds.

What are coincidence detectors? Where are they located, and what function do they perform?

What type of mapping is ascribed to structures in the auditory core region? Briefly define this type of mapping. Does this type of arrangement resemble any other structure's arrangement?

An acoustic shadow occurs when the sound source is located:

Interaural time difference refers to the difference in arrival time of:

Which region receives inputs from the auditory core region?

The descending auditory pathway is NOT involved in:

Which pathway for audition includes the core regions, the posterior parts of the auditory cortex, and the posterior parietal cortex?

The pinna helps in providing information about the:

In which areas would posterior neurons have HIGH characteristic frequencies?

The mixture of frequencies arriving at the ear within a given interval of time can be grouped according to:

Frequency and loudness help in perceiving distance:

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Light and the Eyes

The Visual Brain

Recognizing Visual Objects

Perceiving Color

Perceiving Depth

Perceiving Motion

Perception for Action

Attention and Awareness

Sound and the Ears

Perceiving Speech and Music

The Body Senses

Olfaction: Perceiving Odors

Gustation: Perceiving Tastes and Flavors

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Exam 11: The Auditory Brain and Perceiving Auditory Scenes

Information about the elevation of a sound source comes from the spectral shape cue provided by the:

In the rostral core, posterior neurons have:

Bats use echolocation by emitting high-frequency sounds in the range of:

Most people have an interaural time difference threshold, which is _____ microseconds.

What are coincidence detectors? Where are they located, and what function do they perform?

What type of mapping is ascribed to structures in the auditory core region? Briefly define this type of mapping. Does this type of arrangement resemble any other structure's arrangement?

An acoustic shadow occurs when the sound source is located:

Interaural time difference refers to the difference in arrival time of:

Which region receives inputs from the auditory core region?

The descending auditory pathway is NOT involved in:

Which pathway for audition includes the core regions, the posterior parts of the auditory cortex, and the posterior parietal cortex?

The pinna helps in providing information about the:

In which areas would posterior neurons have HIGH characteristic frequencies?

The mixture of frequencies arriving at the ear within a given interval of time can be grouped according to:

Frequency and loudness help in perceiving distance:

Foundations

Light and the Eyes

The Visual Brain

Recognizing Visual Objects

Perceiving Color

Perceiving Depth

Perceiving Motion

Perception for Action

Attention and Awareness

Sound and the Ears

Perceiving Speech and Music

The Body Senses

Olfaction: Perceiving Odors

Gustation: Perceiving Tastes and Flavors

Filters