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Pinnae responses to onset of tones, which ranged in frequency from 0.5 to 10 KHz and in intensity from 51 to 101 dB, are reported. The quality and frequency of these responses varied directly with intensity, but were not systematically related to frequency. The extent to which these responses index auditory sensitivity or serve a protective function are considered.
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This study represents a collaborative effort of the authors and the following students who served as Os and Es: T. J. Allwardt, N. J. Darnell, D. A. Eldridge, B. A. Gosling, R. R. Herling, L. L. McFadden, J. F. Metcalf, J. W. Munnis, and D. W. Peter.
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Galosy, R.A., Lippman, L.G. Gerbil’s pinnae movement as related to stimulus frequency and intensity. Psychon Sci 20, 309–310 (1970). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03329083
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