Auditory System
Like taste, the auditory system employs a combination
of innate dispositions and learning mechanisms.
(POSSIBLY) INNATE e.g.: auditory cuteness
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resonator approximately 25 ml in size
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evokes nurturing & protection
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generalizes to non-infant sounds
(e.g. music boxes, toys, ocarinas, sopranino recorders)
(PROBABLY) LEARNED e.g.: sex determination
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walking sounds
(Li, Logan & Pastore, 1991)
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learning is motivated by (presumed)
innate tendency for sex determination
Copyright © 2000 David Huron