Question 1

When visual information about rate differs from auditory information about rate, we:

Accepted Answer

A)  trust the auditory information unless it is degraded 
B)  trust the auditory information under all conditions 
C)  trust the visual information unless it is degraded 
D)  trust the visual information under all conditions 
A)  trust the auditory information unless it is degraded 
B)  trust the auditory information under all conditions 
C)  trust the visual information unless it is degraded 
D)  trust the visual information under all conditions

Question 2

Studies have found that when localizing sounds in front of us, the minimum audible angle:

Accepted Answer

A)  is as small as 1 degree, and even better for sounds that are off to the side. 
B)  is as small as 1 degree, but not as good for sounds that are off to the side. 
C)  is as small as 4 degrees, and even better for sounds that are off to the side. 
D)  is as small as 4 degrees, but not as good for sounds that are off to the side. 
A)  is as small as 1 degree, and even better for sounds that are off to the side. 
B)  is as small as 1 degree, but not as good for sounds that are off to the side. 
C)  is as small as 4 degrees, and even better for sounds that are off to the side. 
D)  is as small as 4 degrees, but not as good for sounds that are off to the side.

Question 3

If middle C has a frequency of 262 Hz, the C an octave above it would have a frequency of:

Accepted Answer

A)  262 Hz 
B)  362 Hz 
C)  400 Hz 
D)  524 Hz 
A)  262 Hz 
B)  362 Hz 
C)  400 Hz 
D)  524 Hz

Question 4

Which of the following frequency ranges is most difficult for us to localize?

Accepted Answer

A)  those less than 1000 Hz 
B)  those between 1000 Hz and 3000 Hz 
C)  those greater than 3000 Hz 
D)  all sounds are equally localizable 
A)  those less than 1000 Hz 
B)  those between 1000 Hz and 3000 Hz 
C)  those greater than 3000 Hz 
D)  all sounds are equally localizable

Question 5

Two tones of equal amplitude are presented. Sound A is presented for 10-ms whereas Sound B is presented for 250-ms. What will the perceived loudness be?

Accepted Answer

A)  The two tones will be perceived to have the same loudness. 
B)  Sound A will be perceived to be louder than Sound 
C)  Sound B will be perceived to be louder than Sound 
D)  Sound A will not be perceived at all. 
A)  The two tones will be perceived to have the same loudness. 
B)  Sound A will be perceived to be louder than Sound 
C)  Sound B will be perceived to be louder than Sound 
D)  Sound A will not be perceived at all.

Question 6

If a sound is presented at an amplitude below the hearing threshold (as indicated by an equal loudness contour), the sound would:

Accepted Answer

A)  appear louder than if it was presented at an amplitude above the hearing threshold 
B)  be perceived as pressure or pain 
C)  be inaudible 
D)  all of the above 
A)  appear louder than if it was presented at an amplitude above the hearing threshold 
B)  be perceived as pressure or pain 
C)  be inaudible 
D)  all of the above

Question 7

In a complex tone comprised of 220 Hz, 440 Hz, 660 Hz, and 880 Hz, the frequency 660 Hz is also known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  the fundamental frequency 
B)  the first harmonic 
C)  the second overtone 
D)  all of the above 
A)  the fundamental frequency 
B)  the first harmonic 
C)  the second overtone 
D)  all of the above

Question 8

The theory that proposes that the basilar membrane vibrates at a frequency that matches the frequency of a tone is the __________________ theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  temporal 
B)  refractory 
C)  place 
D)  frequency 
A)  temporal 
B)  refractory 
C)  place 
D)  frequency

Question 9

In the figure below, the dashed line that connects the peaks of the wave as it progresses is called the:

Accepted Answer

A)  amplitude 
B)  overtone 
C)  tone height 
D)  envelope 
A)  amplitude 
B)  overtone 
C)  tone height 
D)  envelope

Question 10

Loud, low-frequency tones are likely to damage the stereocilia near the __________________ and the range of the damage is __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  helicotrema; narrow 
B)  helicotrema; wide 
C)  stapes; narrow 
D)  stapes; wide 
A)  helicotrema; narrow 
B)  helicotrema; wide 
C)  stapes; narrow 
D)  stapes; wide

Question 11

The theory that proposes that particular frequencies are encoded at specific locations on the basilar membrane is the __________________ theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  temporal 
B)  refractory 
C)  place 
D)  frequency 
A)  temporal 
B)  refractory 
C)  place 
D)  frequency

Question 12

A low-frequency sine wave would produce a __________________ pitch and a high- frequency sine wave would produce a __________________ pitch.

Accepted Answer

A)  high; high 
B)  high; low 
C)  low; low 
D)  low; high 
A)  high; high 
B)  high; low 
C)  low; low 
D)  low; high

Question 13

A sound's intensity (a physical phenomenon) is related to the psychological phenomenon of:

Accepted Answer

A)  loudness 
B)  pitch 
C)  timbre 
D)  amplitude 
A)  loudness 
B)  pitch 
C)  timbre 
D)  amplitude

Question 14

It is __________________ for the auditory system to localize a high-frequency sound using phase information because __________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  easy; the peaks are very close together 
B)  easy; the peaks are far apart 
C)  difficult; the peaks are very close together 
D)  difficult; the peaks are far apart 
A)  easy; the peaks are very close together 
B)  easy; the peaks are far apart 
C)  difficult; the peaks are very close together 
D)  difficult; the peaks are far apart

Question 15

In locating a sound equidistant from both ears in the vertical direction, we have a minimum audible angle of about:

Accepted Answer

A)  1 degree 
B)  2 degrees 
C)  4 degrees 
D)  5 degrees 
A)  1 degree 
B)  2 degrees 
C)  4 degrees 
D)  5 degrees

Question 16

Pitch is measured by:

Accepted Answer

A)  the mel scale 
B)  tone height 
C)  tone chroma 
D)  all of the above 
A)  the mel scale 
B)  tone height 
C)  tone chroma 
D)  all of the above

Question 17

The phenomenon that occurs when two tones are presented simultaneously and one tone makes it more difficult to hear the other tone is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  consonance 
B)  dissonance 
C)  masking 
D)  noise 
A)  consonance 
B)  dissonance 
C)  masking 
D)  noise

Question 18

Which of the following statements about visual and auditory masking is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  With visual stimuli, forward masking is more effective than backward masking. 
B)  With auditory stimuli, forward masking is more effective than backward masking. 
C)  Across both modalities, backward masking is more effective than forward masking. 
D)  With auditory stimuli, forward masking and backward masking are equally effective. 
A)  With visual stimuli, forward masking is more effective than backward masking. 
B)  With auditory stimuli, forward masking is more effective than backward masking. 
C)  Across both modalities, backward masking is more effective than forward masking. 
D)  With auditory stimuli, forward masking and backward masking are equally effective.

Question 19

Which auditory structure helps us determine whether a sound is located in front of us or behind us?

Accepted Answer

A)  the pinnae 
B)  the oval window 
C)  the tympanic membrane 
D)  the cochlea 
A)  the pinnae 
B)  the oval window 
C)  the tympanic membrane 
D)  the cochlea

When visual information about rate differs from auditory information about rate, we:

Studies have found that when localizing sounds in front of us, the minimum audible angle:

If middle C has a frequency of 262 Hz, the C an octave above it would have a frequency of:

Which of the following frequency ranges is most difficult for us to localize?

Two tones of equal amplitude are presented. Sound A is presented for 10-ms whereas Sound B is presented for 250-ms. What will the perceived loudness be?

If a sound is presented at an amplitude below the hearing threshold (as indicated by an equal loudness contour), the sound would:

In a complex tone comprised of 220 Hz, 440 Hz, 660 Hz, and 880 Hz, the frequency 660 Hz is also known as:

The theory that proposes that the basilar membrane vibrates at a frequency that matches the frequency of a tone is the __________________ theory.

In the figure below, the dashed line that connects the peaks of the wave as it progresses is called the:

Loud, low-frequency tones are likely to damage the stereocilia near the and the range of the damage is .

The theory that proposes that particular frequencies are encoded at specific locations on the basilar membrane is the __________________ theory.

A low-frequency sine wave would produce a pitch and a high- frequency sine wave would produce a pitch.

A sound's intensity (a physical phenomenon) is related to the psychological phenomenon of:

It is for the auditory system to localize a high-frequency sound using phase information because .

In locating a sound equidistant from both ears in the vertical direction, we have a minimum audible angle of about:

Pitch is measured by:

The phenomenon that occurs when two tones are presented simultaneously and one tone makes it more difficult to hear the other tone is called:

Which of the following statements about visual and auditory masking is TRUE?

Which auditory structure helps us determine whether a sound is located in front of us or behind us?

Introduction

Research Methods

The Visual System

Basic Visual Functions

Visual Pattern Perception

Distance and Size Perception

Color

Motion

The Auditory System

Auditory Pattern Perception

The Skin Senses

The Chemical Senses: Taste and Smell

Perceptual Development

Filters

Exam 10: Basic Auditory Functions

When visual information about rate differs from auditory information about rate, we:

Studies have found that when localizing sounds in front of us, the minimum audible angle:

If middle C has a frequency of 262 Hz, the C an octave above it would have a frequency of:

Which of the following frequency ranges is most difficult for us to localize?

Two tones of equal amplitude are presented. Sound A is presented for 10-ms whereas Sound B is presented for 250-ms. What will the perceived loudness be?

If a sound is presented at an amplitude below the hearing threshold (as indicated by an equal loudness contour), the sound would:

In a complex tone comprised of 220 Hz, 440 Hz, 660 Hz, and 880 Hz, the frequency 660 Hz is also known as:

The theory that proposes that the basilar membrane vibrates at a frequency that matches the frequency of a tone is the __________________ theory.

In the figure below, the dashed line that connects the peaks of the wave as it progresses is called the:

Loud, low-frequency tones are likely to damage the stereocilia near the __________________ and the range of the damage is __________________.

The theory that proposes that particular frequencies are encoded at specific locations on the basilar membrane is the __________________ theory.

A low-frequency sine wave would produce a __________________ pitch and a high- frequency sine wave would produce a __________________ pitch.

A sound's intensity (a physical phenomenon) is related to the psychological phenomenon of:

It is __________________ for the auditory system to localize a high-frequency sound using phase information because __________________.

In locating a sound equidistant from both ears in the vertical direction, we have a minimum audible angle of about:

Pitch is measured by:

The phenomenon that occurs when two tones are presented simultaneously and one tone makes it more difficult to hear the other tone is called:

Which of the following statements about visual and auditory masking is TRUE?

Which auditory structure helps us determine whether a sound is located in front of us or behind us?

Introduction

Research Methods

The Visual System

Basic Visual Functions

Visual Pattern Perception

Distance and Size Perception

Color

Motion

The Auditory System

Auditory Pattern Perception

The Skin Senses

The Chemical Senses: Taste and Smell

Perceptual Development

Filters

Loud, low-frequency tones are likely to damage the stereocilia near the and the range of the damage is .

A low-frequency sine wave would produce a pitch and a high- frequency sine wave would produce a pitch.

It is for the auditory system to localize a high-frequency sound using phase information because .