Deck 20: Sensation and Perception: The Other Senses

Question 1

The loudness of a sound corresponds to which aspect of a sound wave?

A)frequency
B)amplitude
C)rarefaction
D)compression

Answer 1

B

Question 2

The thin membrane that moves in and out in response to sound waves colliding with it and passes the vibration on to the middle ear is the

A)auditory nerve.
B)basilar membrane.
C)tympanic membrane.
D)auditory ossicle.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

The number of waves per second that corresponds to perceived pitch is called

A)frequency.
B)amplitude.
C)rarefaction.
D)compression.

Answer 3

A

Question 4

The artist Van Gogh cut off the external part of his ear.A psychologist would refer to the part that was cut off as the

A)pinna.
B)cochlea.
C)auditory ossicle.
D)stereocilia.

Question 5

Waves of compression and rarefaction of air molecules provide the stimulus for the psychological experience of

A)vision.
B)consciousness.
C)hearing.
D)olfaction.

Question 6

In the church choir,Madeline is a soprano and sings with a higher pitch than Amanda,who sings alto.The difference in tone between the two ladies is due to which aspect of the sound waves being produced by each lady?

A)amplitude
B)height
C)frequency
D)intensity

Question 7

In the auditory system,the first anatomical structure that is set in motion by the sound wave is

A)an auditory ossicle.
B)the cochlea.
C)the eardrum.
D)the oval window.

Question 8

Wretched Flamingo,a local punk rock band,was so loud during their practice sessions that the parents of one band member built them a "music shed" a significant distance from the house.This loudness was due to the

A)number of sound waves per second.
B)height of the sound waves.
C)frequency of the sound waves.
D)pitch of the sound waves.

Question 9

Regarding hearing,which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)Hearing collects information from all around the body,while vision is limited to stimuli in front of the eyes.
B)Sound waves travel as a series of invisible waves of compression and rarefaction.
C)Sound can travel in fluids or solids.
D)The frequency is the physical "height" of a sound wave and tells how much energy it contains.

Question 10

The peaks of the sound wave are referred to as

A)pinnacles.
B)timbres.
C)compressions.
D)rarefactions.

Question 11

The rhythmic movement of air molecules produces

A)electromagnetic waves.
B)sound waves.
C)kinesthetic sensation.
D)gustation.

Question 12

Regarding sound waves,which of the following statements is TRUE?

A)Sound waves are produced by vibrating objects.
B)The amplitude is the number of sound waves per second and corresponds to the perceived pitch of a sound.
C)Compressions are the valleys within the sound waves.
D)Rarefactions are the peaks within the sound waves.

Question 13

The pitch of a sound corresponds to which aspect of the sound wave?

A)amplitude
B)frequency
C)rarefaction
D)compression

Question 14

The part of the ear that acts as a funnel to concentrate sounds and guide them into the ear canal is called the

A)cochlea.
B)pinna.
C)auditory ossicle.
D)tympanic membrane.

Question 15

The physical "height" of a sound wave that tells how much energy the wave contains is called

A)amplitude.
B)frequency.
C)compression.
D)rarefaction.

Question 16

The valleys of the sound waves are referred to as

A)depressions.
B)timbres.
C)compressions.
D)rarefactions.

Question 17

The external,or visible,part of the ear is called the

A)cochlea.
B)pinna.
C)inner ear.
D)tympanic membrane.

Question 18

Amplitude is to loudness as frequency is to

A)compression.
B)rarefaction.
C)pitch.
D)intensity.

Question 19

Frequency is to pitch as amplitude is to

A)compression.
B)rarefaction.
C)tone.
D)loudness.

Question 20

It is possible to hear a struck tuning fork because it

A)causes electromagnetic pulses.
B)causes compressions and rarefactions in the air.
C)changes the shape of air molecules.
D)stimulates the vestibular system.

Question 21

Which of the following is the center part of the cochlea and contains the hair cells?

A)ossicles
B)pinna
C)organ of Corti
D)Ishihara nodule

Question 22

Within the organ of Corti,there are "bristles" atop each hair cell that brush against the tectorial membrane and trigger nerve impulses that flow to the brain.These "bristles" are called

A)stereocilia.
B)auditory ossicles.
C)umami.
D)stapes.

Question 23

The three auditory ossicles are the malleus,incus,and the

A)stapes.
B)anvil.
C)cochlea.
D)organ of Corti.

Question 24

Grandma told the grandkids that their "PaPa" was right about the "little hammer and other things" being in their heads.She then added that their inner ears look like snails.This fluid-filled structure that looks like a snail is the

A)pinna.
B)auditory ossicle.
C)cochlea.
D)umami.

Question 25

Which of the following is a membrane on the cochlea that is attached to the stapes and moves back and forth,making waves in the fluid inside the cochlea?

A)tympanic membrane
B)auditory ossicle
C)oval window
D)pinna

Question 26

Which of the following are part of the organ of Corti and when bent trigger nerve impulses,which flow to the brain?

A)ossicles
B)stereocilia
C)stapes
D)pinnas

Question 27

The final step (within the inner ear)that is required to convert vibrations into sound sensations involves the movement of the

A)hair cells.
B)tympanic membrane.
C)pinna.
D)ossicles.

Question 28

The three small bones of the middle ear are called the

A)cochlear bones.
B)tympanic bones.
C)basilar ossicles.
D)auditory ossicles.

Question 29

The eardrum is linked with the cochlea by the

A)auditory ossicles.
B)stereocilia.
C)auditory nerve.
D)organ of Corti.

Question 30

The cochlea is made up of the

A)malleus,incus,and stapes.
B)organ of Corti,hair cells,and stereocilia.
C)rods and cones.
D)pinna and the auditory ossicles.

Question 31

Grandpa teased his grandchildren by saying that they have little hammers,anvils,and stirrups in their heads.They hollered,"No,you're wrong,PaPa." However,their grandpa was right,since these are the common names for the

A)auditory ossicles.
B)three parts of the cochlea.
C)structures within the organ of Corti.
D)feature detectors within the retina.

Question 32

The hair cells of the cochlea serve a function in hearing that is similar to the function of which of the following in vision?

A)iris
B)blind spot
C)rods and cones
D)cornea

Question 33

Sound vibrations make waves in the fluid inside the cochlea.These waves in the fluid are detected in the cochlea by

A)ossicles.
B)hair cells.
C)pinnas.
D)umami cells.

Question 34

In the measurement of sound,the number of vibrations per second is called a(n)

A)hertz.
B)decibel.
C)ampere.
D)ohm.

Question 35

As the pitch rises,nerve impulses of this same pitch will flow into the auditory nerve,according to the theory.

A)place
B)frequency
C)gate control
D)activation-synthesis

Question 36

Sound energy is converted to nerve impulses by the hair cells inside the

A)tympanic membrane.
B)cochlea.
C)otolith organs.
D)pinna.

Question 37

Which theory of hearing explains that hearing high or low tones depends upon which area of the cochlea is most strongly stimulated?

A)tone
B)place
C)frequency
D)amplitude

Question 38

According to which theory of hearing will an 800-hertz tone produce 800 nerve impulses per second through the auditory nerve?

A)tonal base
B)place
C)amplitude
D)frequency

Question 39

Which one of the following sequences is the correct one for audition?

A)eardrum,cochlea,hair cells,ossicles
B)ossicles,eardrum,cochlea,hair cells
C)hair cells,ossicles,eardrum,cochlea
D)eardrum,ossicles,cochlea,hair cells

Question 40

Which theory of hearing explains how sounds up to 4,000 hertz reach the brain?

A)place
B)auditory
C)frequency
D)rarefaction

Question 41

According to the place theory of hearing,low tones cause the greatest movement of hair cells near the

A)narrow outer tip of the cochlea.
B)base of the cochlea.
C)narrow outer tips of the tympanic membrane.
D)base of the tympanic membrane.

Question 42

Regarding conductive hearing losses,which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)Conductive losses can sometimes be overcome by the use of hearing aids.
B)Conductive losses may be caused by immobilization of the auditory ossicles.
C)Conductive losses may result from damage to the eardrum.
D)Conductive losses are often caused by listening to very loud sounds for a prolonged period of time.

Question 43

Noise-induced hearing loss is a form of which type of hearing loss?

A)sensorineural
B)compression
C)conductive
D)tympanic

Question 44

On weekends,16-year-old Clanton likes to hunt,ride his motorcycle,and play drums in his local rock band.His doctor told him that he has damaged the hair cells in his ears.Which of the following types of hearing loss does Clanton NOT have?

A)noise-induced hearing loss
B)sensorineural hearing loss
C)the Hunter's notch
D)conductive hearing loss

Question 45

Conductive and sensorineural are two types of

A)color blindness.
B)hearing loss.
C)visual acuity problems.
D)kinesthetic loss.

Question 46

Hunter's notch refers to a(n)

A)heredity cochlea defect.
B)specific type of hearing loss.
C)decibel level of gunfire.
D)ear protection device.

Question 47

Which type of hearing loss is caused when the eardrum or ossicles are damaged by disease or injury?

A)noise-induced
B)conductive
C)sensorineural
D)aphasic

Question 48

If you work in a noisy environment or enjoy loud music,motorcycling,snowmobiling,hunting,or similar pursuits,you may be at risk for developing which type of hearing loss?

A)tympanic
B)compression
C)sensorineural
D)conductive

Question 49

Which type(s)of hearing loss can be overcome with a hearing aid,which makes sounds louder and clearer?

A)conductive
B)noise-induced
C)sensorineural
D)all of these

Question 50

Marian has been diagnosed with a sensorineural hearing loss,which was most likely caused by

A)damage to the auditory ossicles.
B)a puncture to her eardrum.
C)chronic ear infections that led to fluid build-up in her middle ear.
D)damage to the hair cells in the cochlea.

Question 51

Jason is an avid hunter.Although his parents caution him to wear ear protection,he has developed the "Hunter's notch," which means that he has

A)caused permanent indentions in his eardrum.
B)shattered the bones in the middle ear.
C)damaged the hair cells in the inner ear.
D)caused ear wax to build up in the ear canal.

Question 52

The loss of hair cells is devastating because

A)it takes them a long time for them to regenerate.
B)a severe infection usually results.
C)once lost,they are never replaced.
D)it is the basis for every form of deafness.

Question 53

Hearing loss that occurs when hair cells are damaged in the area affected by the pitch of gunfire is referred to as

A)the "Hunter's notch."
B)an acquired conductive loss.
C)auditory agnosia.
D)the "Six­Shooter."

Question 54

Arnold is 60 years old and has begun experiencing a significant hearing loss.His doctor explains that his hearing loss is due to the ossicles of the middle ear becoming brittle with age.According to the doctor,Arnold is experiencing which type of hearing loss?

A)cochlear
B)place
C)conductive
D)sensorineural

Question 55

If you are exposed to the noise of a jack hammer in your work,you are particularly susceptible to which type of hearing loss?

A)conductive
B)tympanic
C)compression
D)noise-induced

Question 56

According to the place theory of hearing,high tones cause the greatest movement of hair cells near the

A)narrow outer tip of the cochlea.
B)base of the cochlea.
C)narrow outer tips of the tympanic membrane.
D)base of the tympanic membrane.

Question 57

When the transfer of vibrations from the outer ear to the inner ear weakens,a person has which type of hearing loss?

A)aphasic
B)noise-induced
C)conductive
D)sensorineural

Question 58

Damage caused by exposing the hair cells of the inner ear to excessively loud sounds is called a hearing loss.

A)noise-induced
B)compression
C)conductive
D)tympanic

Question 59

Which type of hearing loss is caused by damage to the hair cells or the auditory nerve?

A)vestibular
B)threshold
C)conductive
D)sensorineural

Question 60

Which theory of hearing explains why hunters sometimes lose hearing in a narrow pitch range,known as the "Hunter's notch"?

A)place
B)conduction
C)frequency
D)tone

Question 61

Which of the following are the chemical senses?

A)vision and hearing
B)hearing and tactile
C)smell and taste
D)vestibular and vision

Question 62

A middle-aged psychology professor has been tipped off by one of his students that cell phones are going off in the classroom.The professor does not recall hearing a cell phone go off anytime in the last few days in class.What is the most likely explanation?

A)The student that tipped off the professor about the cell phones really made up this false story in order to play a joke on the professor.
B)The students in class have downloaded a high-pitched ring tone that the professor cannot hear because of a loss of hair cells.
C)The students in class have downloaded a low-pitched ring tone that the professor cannot hear because of a loss of hair cells.
D)The professor has a severe conductive hearing loss.

Question 63

The decibel is the unit of measurement for

A)loudness.
B)frequency.
C)pitch.
D)complexity.

Question 64

Normal conversation is usually decibels.

A)20
B)40
C)60
D)80

Question 65

Which of the following can produce a permanent hearing loss?

A)brief exposure to sounds of at least 150 decibels
B)daily exposure to 60 decibels
C)prolonged exposure to high frequency sounds regardless of their intensity
D)all of these

Question 66

Which decibel level marks the threshold of pain and poses an immediate danger to one's hearing?

A)80
B)100
C)110
D)130

Question 67

Devices that have recently been invented to correct hearing loss caused by damage to the hair cells are called

A)Hunter's notches.
B)stimulation implants.
C)conduction patches.
D)cochlear implants.

Question 68

College students are downloading very high-pitched ring tones for their cell phones because their middle-aged professors cannot hear these high pitches due to

A)accumulated damage to the auditory ossicles.
B)numerous punctures to their eardrums over time.
C)having numerous ear infections that created chronic fluid build-up in their middle ears.
D)noise-induced damage to the hair cells in the cochlea.

Question 69

Artificial hearing can occur because the cochlear implants directly stimulate the

A)auditory nerve.
B)semicircular canals.
C)auditory ossicles.
D)tympanic membrane.

Question 70

Regarding hearing loss,which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)Sensorineural hearing loss can be overcome with a hearing aid,which makes sounds louder and clearer.
B)The hair cells are as thin as a cobweb and are very fragile.
C)By the time one is 65 years old,more than 40 percent of auditory hair cells will be gone.
D)Brief exposure to 150 decibels may cause permanent hearing loss.

Question 71

The latest cochlear implants make use of which theory of hearing to separate higher and lower tones?

A)frequency
B)place
C)conduction
D)stimulation

Question 72

External hearing aids are of no use to an individual with

A)damage to the auditory ossicles.
B)a sensorineural hearing loss.
C)a conductive hearing loss.
D)damage to the tympanic membrane.

Question 73

Regarding the use of cochlear implants,which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)About 60 percent of all multi-channel implant patients can understand some spoken words and appreciate music.
B)Many implant patients describe the sound as "like a radio that isn't quite tuned in."
C)Cochlear implants vibrate the tympanic membrane and oval window.
D)Deaf children who receive a cochlear implant before age two learn spoken language at a near normal rate.

Question 74

The faintest sound most people can hear is decibels.

A)0 to 10
B)20 to 30
C)40 to 50
D)60 to 70

Question 75

Regarding hearing loss,which of the following statements is FALSE?

A)Conductive hearing loss can be overcome with a hearing aid,which makes sounds louder and clearer.
B)Noise-induced hearing loss is a type of conductive loss.
C)By the time one is 65 years old,more than 40 percent of auditory hair cells will be gone.
D)Daily exposure to 85 decibels or more may cause permanent hearing loss.

Question 76

Which of the following can improve hearing for those with a sensorineural loss by bypassing the hair cells and directly stimulating the auditory nerve?

A)cochlear implant
B)hearing aid
C)biofeedback technique
D)decibel enhancer

Question 77

Short periods of exposure to 120 decibels

A)usually results in a permanent hearing loss.
B)may cause a temporary hearing loss.
C)may cause a conductive hearing loss.
D)will not result in a hearing loss since this is the level of normal conversation.

Question 78

Cochlear implants are most appropriate for treating

A)conductive hearing loss.
B)sensorineural hearing loss.
C)hearing loss causes by damage to the auditory ossicles.
D)anosmia.

Question 79

Sound energy relating to the loudness of a sound is usually expressed in

A)cycles per second.
B)pitch.
C)decibels.
D)centimeters per linear foot.

Question 80

Regarding the decibel rating system for sounds,every 20 decibels has the effect of increasing the sound pressure by a factor of

A)two
B)five
C)10
D)20