Exam 9: Hearing and Language

Left-right localization of a sound source occurs by analysis of binaural differences in:

A _____ converts a form of energy such as vibration into a neural response.

Which of the following describes most accurately the pathway of sound waves?

Volley theory proposed that:

The primary auditory cortex receives input directly from the:

Patients with agraphia:

Wernicke's aphasia is unique in that the person:

When individuals recover from brain damage and resultant aphasia,the recovery is the result of:

The parts of the middle ear that are responsible for amplifying sound from the tympanic membrane onto the oval window are called the _____.

Describe the symptoms of the two forms of dyslexia.

The head blocks high frequencies,producing a "sound shadow," so that the ear opposite the sound source receives less intense stimulation.

When you are trying to express a concept but just cannot come up with the right words to say,you are showing behavior that resembles _____.

Officer Rosa hit the deck and knew where the shot came from due to his _____.

An auditory object is a sound that we recognize as having an identity that is distinct from other sounds.

Chimpanzees share _____ of our genes and show some of the same brain _____ as humans.

Who actually observed the mechanics of place theory in action?

The ossicles serve to _____ the sound energy to the inner ear as well as _____ it.

The absolute refractory period of a neuron discussed earlier in the text is a limitation of ____.

In most people,Wernicke's area is found on the _____ lobe.

Define and describe three major speech deficits that accompany Broca's aphasia.