Selective perception and recognition of vocal signals
Selective perception and recognition of vocal signals
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10.1016/b978-0-12-374593-4.00013-9
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2010-01-01
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Kurt, Simone
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Ehret, Guenter;Kurt, Simone
Perception and recognition of vocal signals in mammals is based on hearing abilities, which have a species-specific profile but share common mechanisms of sound processing in the auditory system. Common perceptual abilities in mammals refer to audiogram values, just noticeable differences in the perception of frequencies, intensities and duration of sounds, and to the mechanisms and limits of spectral and temporal resolution in hearing. After the discussion of these key features, we will show how perceptual limits and borders between perceptual classes in the auditory systems of mammals become effective in assessing the basic biological meaning of vocal messages. Finally, we will briefly address sound recognition as a consequence of the ability to learn subtle differences in vocalizations in order to identify the vocalizing animal as a member of a certain species and/or as an individual.