AP Psychology Practice Test

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From where do the temporal lobes receive auditory information?

  1. The same ear

  2. Primarily from the opposite ear

  3. From both ears equally

  4. Directly from the auditory cortex

The correct answer is: Primarily from the opposite ear

The temporal lobes primarily receive auditory information from the opposite ear due to the way auditory pathways are structured in the brain. Sounds detected by one ear are processed in the auditory cortex located in the temporal lobe of the opposite hemisphere. This contralateral arrangement helps in localizing sounds and integrating auditory information from both ears, allowing for a more comprehensive auditory perception. Understanding this anatomical arrangement is crucial as it demonstrates how the brain manages sensory input and how disorders affecting this pathway can influence auditory perception. The other options don't accurately reflect this contralateral organization of auditory processing in the brain.

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