Auditory Modality

Definition:

The auditory modality is the stimulus modality that pertains to the sense of hearing. It usually arises from an audible stimulation of the auditory (hearing) system, such as from a sound.

Definition Source:

AL and JT

Synonyms:

Parent Entity:

Stimulus Modality

Example:

A musical sound that is heard by the subject is characterized as having an auditory modality.

Logical Restrictions:

Comments:

Sound waves (when in the audible range for the subjects they are presented to) are characterized as having an auditory modality. Just keep in mind the synaesthetes who may perceive auditory modalities for what are usually non-auditory stimuli.

Created Date:

Curator:

AL and JT

Curation Status:

Curation Complete Dec 2010

URI

http://www.cogpo.org/ontologies/CogPOver1.owl#COGPO_00125

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