Around the World in 80 Questions (Day 8): Living near the sea provides

Question

Living near the sea provides a unique sensory experience. Initially, the sound of waves crashing against the shore is captivating and evokes a sense of tranquility. However, over time, individuals who reside in coastal areas may notice a gradual decline in their ability to perceive the sound of the waves. This phenomenon, known as "auditory habituation," occurs as the brain adapts to the constant auditory stimulus and filters out the repetitive sound. Despite this adaptation, the rhythmic presence of the sea continues to have a profound subconscious impact, influencing emotions and creating a deep connection to nature.

What is the underlying concept explored in the passage?

A) The gradual decline in sensory perception near the sea.
B) The subconscious impact of the sea on individuals.
C) The auditory habituation experienced by coastal residents.
D) The unique sensory experience of living near the sea.
E) The emotional connection to nature through the sound of waves.

What is the underlying concept explored in the passage?

A) The gradual decline in sensory perception near the sea.
B) The subconscious impact of the sea on individuals.
C) The auditory habituation experienced by coastal residents.
D) The unique sensory experience of living near the sea.
E) The emotional connection to nature through the sound of waves.

Bunuel · Answer

Unacademy Official Explanation:

The correct answer is C.

The passage primarily explores the concept of auditory habituation experienced by coastal residents. It discusses how individuals living near the sea gradually lose their ability to perceive the sound of the waves due to the brain's adaptation process. While options B, D, and E are mentioned in the passage, they serve as supporting ideas rather than the central concept. Therefore, the underlying concept explored in the passage is the auditory habituation experienced by coastal residents.

Option A is incorrect as the decline in sensory perception is specifically related to the sound of waves, rather than a general decline in sensory perception near the sea.

Option B, D, and E are incorrect as they represent supporting ideas or effects related to the central concept of auditory habituation experienced by coastal residents.

Harshita21988 · Answer

Answer C 
Since the passage is describing how the brain adapts to constant auditory stimulus experienced by people living near sea

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nivivacious · Answer

A) The gradual decline in sensory perception near the sea.
Incorrect. The passage does discuss a decline in the perception of the sound of waves, but it's specifically due to auditory habituation not a general decline in sensory perception

B) The subconscious impact of the sea on individuals.
Incorrect. This is mentioned in the passage and more of secondary focus but it's not the main concept

C) The auditory habituation experienced by coastal residents.
Correct. This is the main concept in the given passage

D) The unique sensory experience of living near the sea.
Incorrect. This is not the main concept. The focus is more on how this experience changes over time due to auditory habituation.

E) The emotional connection to nature through the sound of waves.
Incorrect. This is a part of the passage but it's not the main concept. It's more of an effect of living near the sea and experiencing the sound of waves.

Archit3110 · Answer

argument is discussing about the sensory experience which residents living near sea experience

Initially , the sound of waves crashing against the shore is captivating and evokes a sense of tranquility , but over time, individuals who reside in coastal areas may notice a g radual decline in their ability to perceiv e the sound of the waves

auditory habituation ," occurs as the brain adapts to the constant auditory stimulus and filters out the repetitive sound

Despite this adaptation , the rhythmic presence of the sea continues to have a profound subconscious impact, influencing emotions and creating a deep connection to nature.

underlying concept explored in the passage

A) The gradual decline in sensory perception near the sea.  no this is not what argument is stating , as its expereinced by only individuals residing near sea
 
 B) The subconscious impact of the sea on individuals.  this may be true , but this again is conditional as only some individuals may notice gradual decline but not all.
 C) The auditory habituation experienced by coastal residents.  yes this is true and valid... about the experience individuals can experience residing near sea...

D) The unique sensory experience of living near the sea.  this is true , but this not the concept being discussed...

E) The emotional connection to nature through the sound of waves.  not in line with the argument

OPTION C is correct

Rahulbasu007 · Answer

The main point of the passage revolves around the explanation of "auditory habituation," a phenomenon that happens when people live near the sea and their brain adapts to the constant sound of the waves, eventually filtering out the repetitive sound. The other options might be aspects discussed in the passage, but the central concept is clearly about auditory habituation.

Let's evaluate the options:
A) The gradual decline in sensory perception near the sea.

This statement is partially true, as the passage does discuss a decline in sensory perception (specifically auditory perception). However, this decline is not the main focus of the passage, but rather one aspect of the larger concept of auditory habituation, which is the ability of the brain to filter out repetitive sounds.
(eliminate)

B) The subconscious impact of the sea on individuals.

Again, this concept is mentioned in the passage, especially towards the end. However, it is not the central concept of the passage. The subconscious impact of the sea is presented as a consequence of the main topic, which is auditory habituation.
(eliminate)

C) The auditory habituation experienced by coastal residents.

This seems to be the correct option. The phenomenon of auditory habituation, particularly in relation to the constant sound of the sea, is the main focus of the passage.
(keep)

D) The unique sensory experience of living near the sea.

The passage does mention the unique sensory experience of living near the sea at the start, but it quickly moves on to the specific phenomenon of auditory habituation. The unique sensory experience is a broader topic that includes more than just the sound of the sea or the phenomenon of auditory habituation.
(eliminate)

E) The emotional connection to nature through the sound of waves.

The emotional connection to nature is mentioned in the passage as part of the subconscious impact of the sea. However, it is not the primary focus. The passage spends more time discussing how this connection is influenced by the process of auditory habituation than on the connection itself.
(eliminate)

All of the options relate to topics mentioned in the passage, but the main concept being explored is the phenomenon of auditory habituation experienced by coastal residents. 
The other options are either aspects of this main topic or related consequences or contexts, but not the central focus of the passage.

I will go with C.

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