On September 11, 2001, the United States was shocked to learn that the Twin Towers had been attacked. Many people can recall where they were and what was happening when they heard about the events that continued to unfold on that fateful day. Remembering exactly where you were and what you were doing is due to ________________ memory.

A. flashbulb
B. episodic
C. short-term
D. sensory memory

Answer: A. flashbulb

Psychology

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The _____ theory explains hearing in terms of hair cells

vibrating the same number of times per second as the sounds, whereas, the _____ theory explains hearing in terms of a particular pitch and where it vibrates most along the basilar membrane. a) frequency; opponent-process b) frequency; place c) top-down; opponent-process d) place; frequency

Psychology

Hearing loss most often results from damage to the sensory receptors caused by _____

a) the process of aging. b) the buildup of earwax. c) exposure to excessive noise. d) chronic ear infections.

Psychology