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Melissa Garibay Avendano
on Nov 03, 2024
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Shelly is at a concert listening to her favorite band.How is she able to process sound waves to enjoy the concert?
A) Top-down processing is used to translate the sound waves that she is experiencing.
B) The sound waves need to make it above her absolute threshold for processing.
C) She will detect the signal and then process the information through top-down processing.
D) She must first receive sensory stimulation that is transformed into neural impulses,which are then delivered to her brain.
Neural Impulses
Neural impulses are electrical signals that travel along neurons, facilitating communication within the nervous system.
Sensory Stimulation
The process of exciting or activating sensory organs such as eyes, ears, and skin through various stimuli.
Sound Waves
Fluctuations of air pressure that allow the transmission of sound to the human ear.
- Comprehend the principles underlying auditory perception and the mechanisms of the hearing system.
- Gain insight into how transduction functions in sensory mechanisms.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the principles underlying auditory perception and the mechanisms of the hearing system.
- Gain insight into how transduction functions in sensory mechanisms.