Table of contents

1. Introduction to Psychology1h 43m
2. Psychology Research2h 20m
3. Biological Psychology2h 41m
4. Sensation and Perception28m
5. Consciousness and Sleep32m
- Sleep
  32m
6. Learning1h 26m
7. Memory34m
- Information Processing Model
  4m
- Storage - The Three Box Model of Memory
  29m
8. Cognition37m
- The Structure of Language
  12m
- Language Development
  25m
9. Emotion and Motivation35m
10. Developmental Psychology1h 20m
11. Personality1h 17m
12. Social Psychology1h 18m
13. Stress and Health41m
14. Psychological Disorders1h 27m
15. Treatment1h 24m

4. Sensation and Perception

Visual Anatomy

Psychology

4. Sensation and Perception

Visual Anatomy

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Multiple Choice

The eardrum is also known as the

basilar membrane.

organ of Corti.

malleus.

tympanic membrane.

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Identify the term 'eardrum' and understand its function in the auditory system. The eardrum is a thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves.

Review the options provided: basilar membrane, organ of Corti, malleus, and tympanic membrane.

Understand the role of each option: the basilar membrane is part of the cochlea in the inner ear, the organ of Corti is the sensory organ for hearing located on the basilar membrane, and the malleus is one of the three small bones in the middle ear.

Recognize that the tympanic membrane is the anatomical term for the eardrum, which is responsible for transmitting sound vibrations from the air to the ossicles inside the middle ear.

Conclude that the correct answer is 'tympanic membrane' as it is the scientific term for the eardrum, distinguishing it from the other options which have different roles in the auditory system.