Auditory perception
Auditory Perception
Auditory perception is the ability to identify, interpret, and perceive sounds by the ear and the brain. It is a complex process that allows humans and animals to understand and interpret sounds in their environment.
Pronunciation
- UK: /ɔːˈdɪtəri pərˈsɛpʃən/
- US: /ɔːˈdɪtɔːri pərˈsɛpʃən/
Etymology
The term "auditory perception" is derived from the Latin words "audire" meaning "to hear" and "perceptio" meaning "perception".
Process
The process of auditory perception begins when sound waves enter the ear canal. These waves are then converted into electrical signals by the cochlea, which are then sent to the auditory cortex in the brain for interpretation.
Related Terms
- Auditory system: The sensory system for the sense of hearing.
- Psychoacoustics: The scientific study of sound perception.
- Hearing: The auditory sense that enables sound to be perceived.
- Sound localization: The ability to identify the origin of a sound in direction and distance.
- Pitch perception: The auditory perception of sound frequency.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Auditory perception
- Wikipedia's article - Auditory perception
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