Directions: Read the essay question that follow. Then, respond to the question in a clear, concise essay. Do not simply list facts. Instead, present a thorough argument based on your careful consideration of the topic. Use of proper psychological terminology is necessary.
A soldier is assigned to keep watch over his base camp at night. If he detects any signs of trouble he is to report it to his commanding officer. If he does not detect an intruder in time, he and his fellow soldiers may be attacked. Define each of the following structures/concepts and describe how each would apply to the soldier's ability to do his job.
- Rods
- Occipital Lobe
- Cochlea
- Conduction Hearing Impairment
- Absolute Threshold
- Signal Detection Theory