Studies show that taste preference can typically begin
a. before a baby is born.
c. by age 1. b. in the first 3-6 months. d. during preschool.

John has played his music loudly for years. Now, in his 20s, he finds he has a continuous ringing in both of his ears. What would John probably be diagnosed with?

a. Tinnitus, which is a nerve-based disorder that has no permanent cure. b. Conduction-based hearing impairment; however, hearing aids may be able to help. c. Damage to the pinna, which can be corrected with surgery. d. Regardless of the disorder, John will ultimately require a cochlear implant.

What part of the eye hardens as we age, thus causing many to suffer from presbyopia?

a. rods b. cones c. lens d. vitreous humor

What happens when you walk from the light into a darkened room?

Taste is often called a sense because it works with the molecules of foods that people eat. a. physical b. psychological c. chemical d. electrical

If Tabitha closes her eyes when she rides in her parents’ car, she can still tell that the car is moving. This is due to the movement of tiny crystals in the

a. outer ear. b. cochlea. c. otolith organs. d. middle ear.

If a child suffers from congenital analgesia, why must he or she be careful when playing outside? $a$. The child often cannot hear sounds. b. The child cannot feel pain. c. The child cannot react to a dangerous situation. d. The child's sense of smell does not work properly.

The height of Medina Middle School is 25 feet tall. A mail service drop box outside the school is 4 feet tall. The drop box casts a shadow that is 6 feet long. At the same time, what is the length of the shadow of the school building?

Circle the BEST answer.
Playing with other children begins during
a Infancy
b The toddler years
c The preschool years
d The school-age years

Plasticity of the brain is greatest

a. at about one to two years of age.

b. during the preschool years of two to five.

c. during adolescence.

d. during adulthood.

You detect the strong smell of cedar when you enter a furniture store. However, after a short while in the store, you no longer can detect the smell. This process is known as a. sensory adaptation. c. perceptual constancy. b. habituation. d. accommodation.

The transition between elementary school and middle school can be a turbulent time because...

When an ophthalmologist surgically corrects a patient’s vision through LASIK or PRK, the doctor is making adjustments to the patient’s

a. cornea. b. lens. c. retina. d. iris.

A study purportedly conducted by James Vicary teaches us what about the power of subliminal perception and its effect on advertising?

a. Subliminal advertising can profoundly affect a consumer's decision-making process. b. Subliminal advertising affects a consumer's decision-making process but only when it involves comfort foods such as popcorn and soda. c. Subliminal advertising is effective. d. Subliminal advertising was never supported.