You and your friend Steve are watching a singing contest. When one contestant starts, you wince and cover your ears, but Steve is undisturbed by the performance. This difference is reactions can best be explained by the fact that you and Steve likely
A) have different auditory pickup of physical amplitude and frequency, despite the same physical characteristics of loudness and pitch.
B) have different psychological experiences of loudness and pitch, despite the same physical characteristics of amplitude and frequency.
C) have the same psychological experiences for amplitude and frequency, despite different physical characteristics such as loudness and pitch.
D) have the same psychological experiences for loudness and pitch, despite different physical characteristics such as amplitude and frequency.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The difference in reactions is due to the psychological experience of sound, which can vary between individuals even if the physical characteristics like amplitude and frequency are the same.

You and Your Friend Steve Are Watching a Singing Contest