Question 1

One problem your auditory system has to solve is converting sound from an air to a water medium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

When we record the ______ of an auditory neuron, we note that each neuron has a single primary frequency of maximal responsiveness.

Accepted Answer

A)  sensitivity map 
B)  Doppler shift 
C)  tuning curve 
D)  time of arrival difference 
A)  sensitivity map 
B)  Doppler shift 
C)  tuning curve 
D)  time of arrival difference C

Question 3

Explain the differences between multiple language learning at the same time (e.g., in childhood) compared to learning a second language later in life.

Accepted Answer

Those who learn a language later in life show processing in different areas of the brain, whereas those who learn two languages early in life typically show similar patterns of activation for both. Languages are more difficult to learn later in life as well.

Question 4

Frequency (or telephone) theory proposed that ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  individual neurons in the auditory nerve fired at the same frequency as the rate of the sound source 
B)  individual neurons in the auditory nerve fired at the same intensity as the intensity of the sound source 
C)  individual neurons in the auditory nerve fired at the same rate that was proportional to the intensity of the sound source 
D)  individual neurons in the dorsal path fired at the same frequency as the rate of the neurons in the ventral pathway 
A)  individual neurons in the auditory nerve fired at the same frequency as the rate of the sound source 
B)  individual neurons in the auditory nerve fired at the same intensity as the intensity of the sound source 
C)  individual neurons in the auditory nerve fired at the same rate that was proportional to the intensity of the sound source 
D)  individual neurons in the dorsal path fired at the same frequency as the rate of the neurons in the ventral pathway

Question 5

For frequencies of sound to which place theory applies, neurons inform the brain of these frequencies by ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  altering states of neural firing via fewer IPSPs occurring in inner hair cells 
B)  changing patterns of neural firing via lowered threshold of firing in inner hair cells 
C)  the region of the basilar membrane with maximal vibration and subsequently which neurons are firing most 
D)  changing the number of fibers activated and the pattern of volleying across different fibers 
A)  altering states of neural firing via fewer IPSPs occurring in inner hair cells 
B)  changing patterns of neural firing via lowered threshold of firing in inner hair cells 
C)  the region of the basilar membrane with maximal vibration and subsequently which neurons are firing most 
D)  changing the number of fibers activated and the pattern of volleying across different fibers

Question 6

Because neurons can only fire so many times per second, only ______ could be processed as hypothesized by ______ theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  high-end frequencies; place 
B)  low-end frequencies; frequency 
C)  high pitches; telephone 
D)  low pitches; place 
A)  high-end frequencies; place 
B)  low-end frequencies; frequency 
C)  high pitches; telephone 
D)  low pitches; place

Question 7

When Janice is pointing out where a rattle is coming from in her car's engine compartment, despite her not knowing what it means, her sound discrimination is a function of her ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  ventral stream of auditory analysis 
B)  dorsal stream of auditory analysis 
C)  secondary auditory cortex 
D)  inferior colliculus and medial geniculate nucleus 
A)  ventral stream of auditory analysis 
B)  dorsal stream of auditory analysis 
C)  secondary auditory cortex 
D)  inferior colliculus and medial geniculate nucleus

Question 8

Explain the difference between the perceptual properties of pitch and loudness and how they are related to the auditory stimulus.

Accepted Answer

Pitch helps to differentiate o

Question 9

Which of the following is true with respect to cultural differences in dyslexia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Areas that are impaired are similar regardless of the language or culture. 
B)  Complex languages show greater impairment than less complex ones. 
C)  Some of the physiological origins of dyslexia occur before birth. 
D)  all of these 
A)  Areas that are impaired are similar regardless of the language or culture. 
B)  Complex languages show greater impairment than less complex ones. 
C)  Some of the physiological origins of dyslexia occur before birth. 
D)  all of these

Question 10

Explain what is known about language acquisition for deaf and hearing infants born to deaf or hearing parents and how this offers support for a language acquisition device.

Accepted Answer

Deaf children display similar babbling b

Question 11

Describe the symptoms associated with dyslexia. Address whether the letters appear to be flip-flopped on the page as many people believe.

Accepted Answer

Visual-perceptual results from issues as

Question 12

Explain why exploring the use and ability to learn language in nonhuman animals can help us understand language in humans.

Accepted Answer

Looking at genetically related species c

Question 13

The location where transduction for hearing takes place is in the ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  pinna 
B)  oval window 
C)  auditory cortex 
D)  cochlea 
A)  pinna 
B)  oval window 
C)  auditory cortex 
D)  cochlea

Question 14

How loud a sound ultimately sounds is a function of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  amplitude only 
B)  amplitude and complexity 
C)  amplitude and frequency 
D)  frequency and complexity 
A)  amplitude only 
B)  amplitude and complexity 
C)  amplitude and frequency 
D)  frequency and complexity

Question 15

Humans are most sensitive to frequencies in the range of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  4,000-10,000 Hz 
B)  2,000-10,000 Hz 
C)  2,000-10,000 Hz. 
D)  10,000-12,000 Hz 
A)  4,000-10,000 Hz 
B)  2,000-10,000 Hz 
C)  2,000-10,000 Hz. 
D)  10,000-12,000 Hz

Question 16

Frank had a mini-stroke while driving home, but he did not realize it until later that afternoon when he found that he couldn't write his shopping list. What part of his brain was most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

A)  angular gyrus 
B)  planum temporale 
C)  Broca's area 
D)  Wernicke's area 
A)  angular gyrus 
B)  planum temporale 
C)  Broca's area 
D)  Wernicke's area

Question 17

A rich musical instrument such as a clarinet would have what frequency components?

Accepted Answer

A)  low frequencies (below 1,000 Hz) 
B)  middle frequencies (between 1,000 and 4,000 Hz) 
C)  high frequencies (above 4,000 Hz) 
D)  a complex mix of all of these 
A)  low frequencies (below 1,000 Hz) 
B)  middle frequencies (between 1,000 and 4,000 Hz) 
C)  high frequencies (above 4,000 Hz) 
D)  a complex mix of all of these

Question 18

If you were not listening closely, the speech of a patient with Wernicke's aphasia would sound ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  slow and labored 
B)  normal 
C)  incomprehensible 
D)  too loud 
A)  slow and labored 
B)  normal 
C)  incomprehensible 
D)  too loud

Question 19

If deaf children are raised without exposure to sign language, they sometimes ______, and this has been taken as evidence for a ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  develop individually idiosyncratic signing; theory of language being genetic 
B)  develop American Sign Language spontaneously; genetic sign language 
C)  develop their own sign language; language acquisition device 
D)  are unable to learn any sign language; critical period in language acquisition 
A)  develop individually idiosyncratic signing; theory of language being genetic 
B)  develop American Sign Language spontaneously; genetic sign language 
C)  develop their own sign language; language acquisition device 
D)  are unable to learn any sign language; critical period in language acquisition

Question 20

An adequate stimulus for hearing is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hz 
B)  a vibration in a conducting medium 
C)  an auditory stimulus 
D)  sound 
A)  Hz 
B)  a vibration in a conducting medium 
C)  an auditory stimulus 
D)  sound

One problem your auditory system has to solve is converting sound from an air to a water medium.

When we record the ______ of an auditory neuron, we note that each neuron has a single primary frequency of maximal responsiveness.

Explain the differences between multiple language learning at the same time (e.g., in childhood) compared to learning a second language later in life.

Frequency (or telephone) theory proposed that ______.

For frequencies of sound to which place theory applies, neurons inform the brain of these frequencies by ______.

Because neurons can only fire so many times per second, only could be processed as hypothesized by theory.

When Janice is pointing out where a rattle is coming from in her car's engine compartment, despite her not knowing what it means, her sound discrimination is a function of her ______.

Explain the difference between the perceptual properties of pitch and loudness and how they are related to the auditory stimulus.

Which of the following is true with respect to cultural differences in dyslexia?

Explain what is known about language acquisition for deaf and hearing infants born to deaf or hearing parents and how this offers support for a language acquisition device.

Describe the symptoms associated with dyslexia. Address whether the letters appear to be flip-flopped on the page as many people believe.

Explain why exploring the use and ability to learn language in nonhuman animals can help us understand language in humans.

The location where transduction for hearing takes place is in the ______.

How loud a sound ultimately sounds is a function of ______.

Humans are most sensitive to frequencies in the range of ______.

Frank had a mini-stroke while driving home, but he did not realize it until later that afternoon when he found that he couldn't write his shopping list. What part of his brain was most likely affected?

A rich musical instrument such as a clarinet would have what frequency components?

If you were not listening closely, the speech of a patient with Wernicke's aphasia would sound ______.

If deaf children are raised without exposure to sign language, they sometimes , and this has been taken as evidence for a .

An adequate stimulus for hearing is ______.

What Is Behavioral Neuroscience

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The Organization and Functions of the Nervous System

The Methods and Ethics of Research

Drugs, Addiction, and Reward

Motivation and the Regulation of Internal States

The Biology of Sex and Gender

Emotion and Health

Vision and Visual Perception

The Body Senses and Movement

Learning and Memory

Intelligence and Cognitive Functioning

Psychological Disorders

Sleep and Consciousness

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Exam 9: Hearing and Language

One problem your auditory system has to solve is converting sound from an air to a water medium.

When we record the ______ of an auditory neuron, we note that each neuron has a single primary frequency of maximal responsiveness.

Explain the differences between multiple language learning at the same time (e.g., in childhood) compared to learning a second language later in life.

Frequency (or telephone) theory proposed that ______.

For frequencies of sound to which place theory applies, neurons inform the brain of these frequencies by ______.

Because neurons can only fire so many times per second, only ______ could be processed as hypothesized by ______ theory.

When Janice is pointing out where a rattle is coming from in her car's engine compartment, despite her not knowing what it means, her sound discrimination is a function of her ______.

Explain the difference between the perceptual properties of pitch and loudness and how they are related to the auditory stimulus.

Which of the following is true with respect to cultural differences in dyslexia?

Explain what is known about language acquisition for deaf and hearing infants born to deaf or hearing parents and how this offers support for a language acquisition device.

Describe the symptoms associated with dyslexia. Address whether the letters appear to be flip-flopped on the page as many people believe.

Explain why exploring the use and ability to learn language in nonhuman animals can help us understand language in humans.

The location where transduction for hearing takes place is in the ______.

How loud a sound ultimately sounds is a function of ______.

Humans are most sensitive to frequencies in the range of ______.

Frank had a mini-stroke while driving home, but he did not realize it until later that afternoon when he found that he couldn't write his shopping list. What part of his brain was most likely affected?

A rich musical instrument such as a clarinet would have what frequency components?

If you were not listening closely, the speech of a patient with Wernicke's aphasia would sound ______.

If deaf children are raised without exposure to sign language, they sometimes ______, and this has been taken as evidence for a ______.

An adequate stimulus for hearing is ______.

What Is Behavioral Neuroscience

Communication Within the Nervous System

The Organization and Functions of the Nervous System

The Methods and Ethics of Research

Drugs, Addiction, and Reward

Motivation and the Regulation of Internal States

The Biology of Sex and Gender

Emotion and Health

Vision and Visual Perception

The Body Senses and Movement

Learning and Memory

Intelligence and Cognitive Functioning

Psychological Disorders

Sleep and Consciousness

Filters

Because neurons can only fire so many times per second, only could be processed as hypothesized by theory.

If deaf children are raised without exposure to sign language, they sometimes , and this has been taken as evidence for a .