Question 1

Which of the following statements represents Zatorre, Belin, and Penhune's (2002) theory of how we manage to have good frequency and temporal resolution?

Accepted Answer

A)  The left hemisphere is specialized for frequency analysis, and the right hemisphere is specialized for temporal analysis. 
B)  The inner hair cells mediate frequency differences, and the outer hair cells mediate temporal differences. 
C)  The cochlea analyzes frequency differences, and the semicircular canals analyze temporal differences. 
D)  The superior olive analyzes frequency differences, and the inferior colliculus analyzes temporal differences. 
A)  The left hemisphere is specialized for frequency analysis, and the right hemisphere is specialized for temporal analysis. 
B)  The inner hair cells mediate frequency differences, and the outer hair cells mediate temporal differences. 
C)  The cochlea analyzes frequency differences, and the semicircular canals analyze temporal differences. 
D)  The superior olive analyzes frequency differences, and the inferior colliculus analyzes temporal differences.

Question 2

The outer, "flap" part of someone's ear is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  pinna. 
B)  auditory canal. 
C)  external auditory meatus. 
D)  ear horn. 
A)  pinna. 
B)  auditory canal. 
C)  external auditory meatus. 
D)  ear horn.

Question 3

Imagine a completely flat world populated by flat creatures. How many semicircular canals would you expect each creature to have?

Accepted Answer

A)  0 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  3 
A)  0 
B)  1 
C)  2 
D)  3

Question 4

The basis for hearing is the effect of a ______________ on the basilar membrane.

Accepted Answer

A)  traveling wave 
B)  standing wave 
C)  multiple wavefront 
D)  tsunami 
A)  traveling wave 
B)  standing wave 
C)  multiple wavefront 
D)  tsunami

Question 5

Subtle differences in the relative strengths of different frequencies lead to the differences in the characteristics of different sound sources (such as a trombone and a trumpet). This characteristic is called

Accepted Answer

A)  timbre. 
B)  resonance. 
C)  sound color. 
D)  sound warmth. 
A)  timbre. 
B)  resonance. 
C)  sound color. 
D)  sound warmth.

Question 6

Describe the role proposed for the basilar membrane in the temporal and place theories and the evidence supporting or refuting it.

Accepted Answer

The basilar membrane plays a crucial rol

Question 7

Sensory transduction occurs within the

Accepted Answer

A)  cochlea. 
B)  basilar membrane. 
C)  organ of Corti. 
D)  oval window. 
A)  cochlea. 
B)  basilar membrane. 
C)  organ of Corti. 
D)  oval window.

Question 8

If Hans is standing 20 feet away from you and you shout at him, then whisper at him, which message will take less time to travel to him?

Accepted Answer

A)  The shout will take less time. 
B)  The whisper will take less time. 
C)  Both messages will take the same amount of time. 
D)  none of these 
A)  The shout will take less time. 
B)  The whisper will take less time. 
C)  Both messages will take the same amount of time. 
D)  none of these

Question 9

The acoustic reflex

Accepted Answer

A)  protects the ear primarily at low frequencies. 
B)  acts too slowly to protect against sudden intense sounds. 
C)  occurs even when you are chewing or talking. 
D)  all of these 
A)  protects the ear primarily at low frequencies. 
B)  acts too slowly to protect against sudden intense sounds. 
C)  occurs even when you are chewing or talking. 
D)  all of these

Question 10

The relationship between the basilar membrane and sound frequency is best described as

Accepted Answer

A)  sonatotypic. 
B)  tonotopic. 
C)  tectophonic. 
D)  holographic. 
A)  sonatotypic. 
B)  tonotopic. 
C)  tectophonic. 
D)  holographic.

Question 11

The loudness of a distant sound source is weak because

Accepted Answer

A)  sound travels relatively slowly. 
B)  sound waves cancel one another. 
C)  amplitude decreases with distance. 
D)  echoes interfere with hearing. 
A)  sound travels relatively slowly. 
B)  sound waves cancel one another. 
C)  amplitude decreases with distance. 
D)  echoes interfere with hearing.

Question 12

Frequency modulated sounds occur

Accepted Answer

A)  in human speech. 
B)  in bird calls. 
C)  in sirens. 
D)  in all of these 
A)  in human speech. 
B)  in bird calls. 
C)  in sirens. 
D)  in all of these

Question 13

Describe the impedance matching system of the middle ear.

Accepted Answer

The impedance matching system of the mid

Question 14

The ear's outer hair cell (OHC) system seems to work to

Accepted Answer

A)  amplify the movements of the tectorial membrane. 
B)  register information about frequency. 
C)  handle sound sources which fluctuate quickly in intensity. 
D)  detect sounds with complex harmonics. 
A)  amplify the movements of the tectorial membrane. 
B)  register information about frequency. 
C)  handle sound sources which fluctuate quickly in intensity. 
D)  detect sounds with complex harmonics.

Question 15

According to Lewicki (2002), natural sounds are ____________ and ____________, whereas speech sounds are ____________ and _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  harmonic, longer; broadband, briefer 
B)  harmonic, briefer; broadband, longer 
C)  broadband, longer; harmonic, briefer 
D)  broadband, briefer; harmonic, longer 
A)  harmonic, longer; broadband, briefer 
B)  harmonic, briefer; broadband, longer 
C)  broadband, longer; harmonic, briefer 
D)  broadband, briefer; harmonic, longer

Question 16

The ear seems to generate its own sounds that are sometimes detectable at the outer ear. These sounds are called

Accepted Answer

A)  tympanic emissions. 
B)  cochlear emissions. 
C)  ossicular emissions. 
D)  tectorial emissions. 
A)  tympanic emissions. 
B)  cochlear emissions. 
C)  ossicular emissions. 
D)  tectorial emissions.

Question 17

A Zwicker tone is

Accepted Answer

A)  an illusory tone of a particular frequency heard after the offset of notched noise. 
B)  an illusory tone of a particular frequency heard after the offset of a damagingly loud noise. 
C)  an illusory tone of a particular frequency heard continuously, especially in quiet conditions. 
D)  all of these 
A)  an illusory tone of a particular frequency heard after the offset of notched noise. 
B)  an illusory tone of a particular frequency heard after the offset of a damagingly loud noise. 
C)  an illusory tone of a particular frequency heard continuously, especially in quiet conditions. 
D)  all of these

Question 18

There is a tonotopic organization in the

Accepted Answer

A)  parabelt regions of the auditory cortex. 
B)  belt regions of the auditory cortex. 
C)  core region of the auditory cortex. 
D)  all of these 
A)  parabelt regions of the auditory cortex. 
B)  belt regions of the auditory cortex. 
C)  core region of the auditory cortex. 
D)  all of these

Question 19

Signals that are being sent to the muscles or to the site of the sensory receptors travel along
________________ fibers.

Accepted Answer

A)  afferent fibers 
B)  efferent fibers 
C)  interneurons 
D)  none of these 
A)  afferent fibers 
B)  efferent fibers 
C)  interneurons 
D)  none of these

Question 20

The movements of a stereo speaker producing a loud sound would have a

Accepted Answer

A)  low frequency. 
B)  high frequency. 
C)  low amplitude. 
D)  high amplitude. 
A)  low frequency. 
B)  high frequency. 
C)  low amplitude. 
D)  high amplitude.

Which of the following statements represents Zatorre, Belin, and Penhune's (2002) theory of how we manage to have good frequency and temporal resolution?

The outer, "flap" part of someone's ear is called the

Imagine a completely flat world populated by flat creatures. How many semicircular canals would you expect each creature to have?

The basis for hearing is the effect of a ______________ on the basilar membrane.

Subtle differences in the relative strengths of different frequencies lead to the differences in the characteristics of different sound sources (such as a trombone and a trumpet). This characteristic is called

Describe the role proposed for the basilar membrane in the temporal and place theories and the evidence supporting or refuting it.

Sensory transduction occurs within the

If Hans is standing 20 feet away from you and you shout at him, then whisper at him, which message will take less time to travel to him?

The acoustic reflex

The relationship between the basilar membrane and sound frequency is best described as

The loudness of a distant sound source is weak because

Frequency modulated sounds occur

Describe the impedance matching system of the middle ear.

The ear's outer hair cell (OHC) system seems to work to

According to Lewicki (2002), natural sounds are and , whereas speech sounds are and _.

The ear seems to generate its own sounds that are sometimes detectable at the outer ear. These sounds are called

A Zwicker tone is

There is a tonotopic organization in the

Signals that are being sent to the muscles or to the site of the sensory receptors travel along ________________ fibers.

The movements of a stereo speaker producing a loud sound would have a

Introduction to Perception

The Human Eye

The Eye and Seeing

Central Visual Pathways

Spatial Vision and Patten Perception

Object Perception: Recognizing the Things We See

Color Perception

Seeing a Three-Dimensional World

Action and the Perception of Events

Hearing and Listening

Speech and Music Perception

Touch

Chemical Senses L: Smell

Chemical Senses Ll: Taste

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Exam 10: The Ear and Auditory System

Which of the following statements represents Zatorre, Belin, and Penhune's (2002) theory of how we manage to have good frequency and temporal resolution?

The outer, "flap" part of someone's ear is called the

Imagine a completely flat world populated by flat creatures. How many semicircular canals would you expect each creature to have?

The basis for hearing is the effect of a ______________ on the basilar membrane.

Subtle differences in the relative strengths of different frequencies lead to the differences in the characteristics of different sound sources (such as a trombone and a trumpet). This characteristic is called

Describe the role proposed for the basilar membrane in the temporal and place theories and the evidence supporting or refuting it.

Sensory transduction occurs within the

If Hans is standing 20 feet away from you and you shout at him, then whisper at him, which message will take less time to travel to him?

The acoustic reflex

The relationship between the basilar membrane and sound frequency is best described as

The loudness of a distant sound source is weak because

Frequency modulated sounds occur

Describe the impedance matching system of the middle ear.

The ear's outer hair cell (OHC) system seems to work to

According to Lewicki (2002), natural sounds are ____________ and ____________, whereas speech sounds are ____________ and _____________.

The ear seems to generate its own sounds that are sometimes detectable at the outer ear. These sounds are called

A Zwicker tone is

There is a tonotopic organization in the

Signals that are being sent to the muscles or to the site of the sensory receptors travel along ________________ fibers.

The movements of a stereo speaker producing a loud sound would have a

Introduction to Perception

The Human Eye

The Eye and Seeing

Central Visual Pathways

Spatial Vision and Patten Perception

Object Perception: Recognizing the Things We See

Color Perception

Seeing a Three-Dimensional World

Action and the Perception of Events

Hearing and Listening

Speech and Music Perception

Touch

Chemical Senses L: Smell

Chemical Senses Ll: Taste

Filters

According to Lewicki (2002), natural sounds are and , whereas speech sounds are and _.