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What are the two primary cues that the brain uses to determine the direction and distance of sound?
What are the two primary cues that the brain uses to determine the direction and distance of sound?
- Pitch and timbre
- Volume and frequency
- Rhythm and melody
- Interaural time difference and interaural level difference (correct)
Which of the following sensations is NOT one of the four basic skin sensations?
Which of the following sensations is NOT one of the four basic skin sensations?
- Warmth
- Texture (correct)
- Pain
- Pressure
How do psychoactive drugs typically affect neurotransmitter activity?
How do psychoactive drugs typically affect neurotransmitter activity?
- They bypass the synapse and directly stimulate receptors
- They change the chemical structure of neurotransmitters
- They act as agonists, antagonists, or reuptake inhibitors (correct)
- They enhance the reabsorption of neurotransmitters
Which of the following describes the effects of cocaine and crack as stimulants?
Which of the following describes the effects of cocaine and crack as stimulants?
Which effects are commonly associated with the use of stimulants like cocaine?
Which effects are commonly associated with the use of stimulants like cocaine?
How is a sound with a short wavelength likely to be perceived?
How is a sound with a short wavelength likely to be perceived?
What effect does high amplitude have on sound perception?
What effect does high amplitude have on sound perception?
What is the primary cause of sensorineural hearing loss?
What is the primary cause of sensorineural hearing loss?
What does place theory suggest about pitch perception?
What does place theory suggest about pitch perception?
Which range of pitches does place theory primarily help us perceive?
Which range of pitches does place theory primarily help us perceive?
How is pitch perception explained by frequency theory?
How is pitch perception explained by frequency theory?
What does the volley principle state regarding pitch perception?
What does the volley principle state regarding pitch perception?
What is sound localization?
What is sound localization?
Flashcards
Short Wavelength Sound
Short Wavelength Sound
Sound waves with a short wavelength correspond to higher frequencies, perceived as high pitched sounds.
High Amplitude Sound
High Amplitude Sound
A sound with high amplitude is perceived as louder.
Sensorineural Hearing Loss Cause
Sensorineural Hearing Loss Cause
Damage to the cochlea's hair cell receptors or their associated nerves, possibly from aging, heredity, or loud noises.
Place Theory (Pitch Perception)
Place Theory (Pitch Perception)
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Place Theory Pitch Range
Place Theory Pitch Range
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Frequency Theory
Frequency Theory
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Frequency Theory Pitch Range
Frequency Theory Pitch Range
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Volley Principle
Volley Principle
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Sound localization
Sound localization
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Skin sensations
Skin sensations
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Psychoactive drugs
Psychoactive drugs
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Drug action: Cocaine/Crack
Drug action: Cocaine/Crack
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Agonist/Antagonist drugs
Agonist/Antagonist drugs
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Study Notes
Sound Perception
- Short wavelengths correspond to high frequencies, perceived as high pitch sounds (e.g., violin).
- High amplitude corresponds to louder sounds.
- Damage to cochlea's hair cell receptors or associated nerves causes sensorineural hearing loss. Factors include heredity, aging, and loud noise exposure.
Pitch Perception Theories
- Place Theory: Different pitches stimulate activity at different places along the cochlea's basilar membrane.
- High frequencies vibrate near the beginning of the cochlea.
- Low frequencies vibrate further along the membrane.
- Helps perceive high-pitched sounds.
- Frequency Theory: Pitch is perceived by the rate of neural impulses traveling up the auditory nerve, matching the sound wave's frequency.
- Helps perceive low-pitched sounds.
- Volley Principle: Groups of neurons alternate firing to handle frequencies above 1000 waves per second, enabling higher-pitched sound perception.
Sound Localization
- Sound localization is the process of determining a sound's location in the environment.
- It uses cues like interaural time difference and interaural level difference (slight differences in timing and intensity of sound waves reaching each ear).
- The brain calculates the sound's direction and distance based on these cues.
Skin Sensations
- Four basic skin sensations are pressure, warmth, cold, and pain.
Psychoactive Drug Action
- Psychoactive drugs can act as agonists, antagonists, or reuptake inhibitors (blocking neurotransmitter reabsorption).
- Cocaine and crack are stimulants. They block neurotransmitter reuptake, increase neural activity, and cause bodily arousal (dilated pupils, elevated heart/breathing rate).
- They may decrease appetite, increase energy and self-confidence.
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Test your knowledge on sound perception including the mechanisms of pitch perception and sound localization. Explore theories such as Place, Frequency, and Volley Principle. Understand how different factors influence hearing loss and sound quality.
