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What is the term used to describe a complete loss of hearing?
What is the term used to describe a complete loss of hearing?
- Hard of hearing
- Intensity loss (correct)
- Hearing impairment
- Frequency loss
Which attribute of sound refers to the pitch?
Which attribute of sound refers to the pitch?
- Timbre
- Frequency
- Resonance
- Intensity (correct)
In terms of hearing loss, what does a higher number in dB indicate?
In terms of hearing loss, what does a higher number in dB indicate?
- Greater loss
- No loss
- Inconsistent loss (correct)
- Lesser loss
What does the term 'hard of hearing' refer to?
What does the term 'hard of hearing' refer to?
What is the range of dB for a profound hearing loss?
What is the range of dB for a profound hearing loss?
At what intensity (in dB) does the point of first audible sound occur?
At what intensity (in dB) does the point of first audible sound occur?
Which type of hearing loss is less likely to be improved by medical treatment?
Which type of hearing loss is less likely to be improved by medical treatment?
What is the most prevalent conductive disorder related to the middle ear?
What is the most prevalent conductive disorder related to the middle ear?
What is the range of normal speech intensity at 10 feet away?
What is the range of normal speech intensity at 10 feet away?
What can be harmful and painful in terms of intensity (in dB)?
What can be harmful and painful in terms of intensity (in dB)?
What is the range of dB for a mild hearing loss?
What is the range of dB for a mild hearing loss?
What attribute of sound refers to the loudness and softness?
What attribute of sound refers to the loudness and softness?
What is the primary purpose of hearing aids?
What is the primary purpose of hearing aids?
In terms of frequency, what is measured in hertz (Hz)?
In terms of frequency, what is measured in hertz (Hz)?
What is the most accepted method of communication for individuals with hearing impairments?
What is the most accepted method of communication for individuals with hearing impairments?
What does a higher number in dB indicate?
What does a higher number in dB indicate?
What is the primary cause of sensorineural hearing loss?
What is the primary cause of sensorineural hearing loss?
What is the term used to describe the presence of a hearing disability that can range in severity from mild to profound?
What is the term used to describe the presence of a hearing disability that can range in severity from mild to profound?
What is the effect of conductive hearing loss on sound perception?
What is the effect of conductive hearing loss on sound perception?
What is the term for the complete inability to process auditory information?
What is the term for the complete inability to process auditory information?
Which type of hearing loss affects the outer and/or middle ear?
Which type of hearing loss affects the outer and/or middle ear?
What is the primary cause of conductive hearing loss related to the middle ear?
What is the primary cause of conductive hearing loss related to the middle ear?
What does the term 'residual hearing' enable in terms of auditory information processing?
What does the term 'residual hearing' enable in terms of auditory information processing?
What attribute of sound involves only certain frequencies in some hearing impairments?
What attribute of sound involves only certain frequencies in some hearing impairments?
What is the incidence of impaired hearing in Canadians?
What is the incidence of impaired hearing in Canadians?
What attribute of sound is measured in hertz (Hz)?
What attribute of sound is measured in hertz (Hz)?
What is the primary effect of noise on hearing?
What is the primary effect of noise on hearing?
