Asked by Laney Malloy on Jul 03, 2024
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In _____, people tend to be more responsive to some pitches than others.
A) conductive deafness
B) sensorineural deafness
C) selective deafness
D) mixed deafness
Sensorineural Deafness
A type of hearing loss resulting from damage to the inner ear (cochlea) or to the nerves that connect the ear to the brain.
Selective Deafness
A psychological condition where an individual may unconsciously ignore or not process auditory information or sounds that they find distressing or overwhelming.
- Gain insight into the elementary principles of auditory function, particularly the perception of pitch and the occurrence of deafness.
Verified Answer
OA
Osman Ainte7 days ago
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Sensorineural deafness affects the inner ear or the pathway from the inner ear to the brain, leading to difficulties in hearing certain frequencies more than others, making individuals more responsive to some pitches.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the elementary principles of auditory function, particularly the perception of pitch and the occurrence of deafness.