Effect of simulated hearing loss on speech sounds perception.
This study examined the effect of simulated hearing loss on the Speech-Sounds Perception Test (SSPT) performance of a sample of 24 young volunteers with normal hearing sensitivity. Bilateral air conduction thresholds were obtained on all participants. The SSPT was recorded on tape by a professional radio announcer. The tape-recorded stimuli were filtered through a calibrated audiometer and spectrum shaper to simulate two high-frequency losses. Results show a significant effect of simulated high-frequency hearing loss on SSPT performance. Clinicians are advised to exercise caution in attributing poor SSPT performance of their patients with suspected hearing loss solely to a central auditory processing deficit.
Schear
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VA Medical Center, Augusta, GA 30910.
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D000328:Adult; D001308:Auditory Perceptual Disorders / Q000523:psychology; D001925:Brain Damage, Chronic / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D034381:Hearing Loss / Q000523:psychology*; D006316:Hearing Loss, High-Frequency / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009483:Neuropsychological Tests; D010700:Phonetics; D011571:Psychoacoustics; D013067:Speech Perception