Hearing Science Fundamentals / Norman J. Lass and Jeremy J. Donai.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Lass, Norman J., author.

Donai, Jeremy J. (Jeremy James), author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Ear--Physiology.

Ear.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (395 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

San Diego, CA : Plural Publishing, Inc., [2023]

Summary:

This textbook introduces the basic concepts in hearing science in an easy-to-understand format. With a wide variety of student-friendly features and instructor resources, this comprehensive textbook facilitates the absorption of technical material by both undergraduate and graduate students.

Contents:

Intro

Preface

Acknowledgments

Contributors

Reviewers

Section I: Acoustics

1. Basic Acoustics

Key Terms

Learning Objectives

Sound

Sinusoidal Motion

Spatial Concepts

Amplitude

Wavelength (?)

Temporal Concepts

Cycle

Period

Frequency

Phase

Velocity

Frequency/Period Relationship

Frequency/Wavelength Relationship

Sound Propagation and Interference

Complex Sounds

Periodicity Versus Aperiodicity

Resonance

Cavity (Acoustical) Resonance

Frequency Response Curve

Ear Canal Analogy

The Decibel

Computational Perspective

Hearing Threshold Level and Audiometric Zero (0 dB HL)

Summary

Recommended Readings

References

2 Review of Speech Acoustics

Source-Filter Theory and Vocal Tract Anatomy

Acoustic Measures

Fundamental Frequency

Voice Onset Time

Root Mean Square Amplitude

Formants (Spectral Resonances)

Long-Term Average Spectrum (LTAS)

Speech Sound Classification

Consonant Classification

Vowel Classification

Speech Intelligibility Index (SII) and Count-the-Dots Audiogram

SII

Count-the-Dots Audiogram

Ling 6 Sounds Test

3. Digital Signal Processing

Amplitude Quantization and Sampling Frequency

Aliasing and Anti-Aliasing Filtering

Windowing

Frequency Versus Time Tradeoff (Frequency Resolution Versus Temporal Resolution)

Pre-Emphasis

Digital Hearing Aid Signal Processing

Compression

Directional Microphones and Digital Noise Reduction

Section II: Structure and Function

4. Anatomy and Physiology of the Conductive Auditory Mechanism

Outer Ear

Auricle (Pinna).

External Auditory Meatus (Outer Ear Canal)

Tympanic Membrane (Eardrum)

Middle Ear

Tympanic Cavity Proper (Tympanum)

Malleus

Incus

Stapes

Middle Ear Muscles

Function of the Conductive Mechanism

Non-Acoustic Function

Acoustic Function

Impedance

Impedance Mismatch

Auditory (Eustachian) Tube

Action of the Middle Ear Muscles

5. Anatomy and Physiology of the Sensory Auditory Mechanism

Inner Ear

Function of the Sensory Mechanism

Mechanical Properties

Active Processes

Cochlear Electrophysiology

Resting Potential

Potentials Seen as Response to Stimulation

Single-Cell Electrical Activity

Phase Locking

6. Anatomy and Physiology of the Central Auditory Mechanism

Afferent Central Auditory Pathway

Interhemispheric Connections

Efferent Central Auditory Pathway

Section III: Psychoacoustics

7. Normal Hearing

Stimulus Characteristics

Stimulus Frequency

Stimulus Duration

Stimulus Intensity

Methods of Stimulus Presentation

Earphones

Speakers

Assessment of Auditory Sensitivity

Method of Limits

Method of Adjustment

Method of Constant Stimuli

Listener (Subject) Variables

Age Variation

What Is "Normal Hearing"?

Localization of Sound

Interaural Intensity (Level) Cues for Localization

Interaural Time (Phase) Cues for Localization

Hearing by Bone Conduction

8. Binaural Processing

Advantages of Binaural Hearing

Listening in Noise

Binaural Squelch

Directional Hearing

Localization.

Lateralization

Vertical Localization

Minimal Audible Angle (MAA)

Minimal Audible Movement Angle (MAMA)

Distance Perception

Precedence Effect

Disadvantages of Binaural Hearing

Physiology of Binaural Hearing

Afferent Pathways

Efferent Pathways

9. Masking

Masker-Signal Relationship and Sound Level

Masking of Tones by Other Tones

Masking of Tones by Narrow Noise Bands

The Critical Band

Masking of Tones by Wide Noise Bands

Special Cases of Masking

Energetic and Informational Masking

Masking in Clinical Audiology

10. Temporal Processing

Neural Physiology

Temporal Fine Structure and Temporal Envelope

Dip Listening

Modulation Rate and Modulation Depth

Temporal Processing Skills

Temporal Integration

Temporal Resolution

Temporal Patterning

Temporal Masking

11. Loudness and Pitch

Loudness

Pitch

Residue Pitch and the Missing Fundamental

12. Differential Sensitivity

The Fechner-Weber Fraction

Difference Limen for Intensity

Difference Limen for Frequency

Temporal Discrimination

13. Signal Detection Theory

Response Distributions

Response Types

Sensitivity and Specificity

Response Bias

Discriminability Index (d') and ROC Curves

Ceiling and Floor Effects

14. Auditory Perception and Hearing Impairment

Outer Hair Cell (OHC) Damage.

Auditory Recruitment

Inner Hair Cell (IHC) Damage

Cochlear Dead Regions

Auditory Nerve Damage

Effects on Frequency Selectivity

Auditory Excitation Patterns

Effects on Temporal Processing

Section IV: Pathologies of the Auditory Mechanisms

15. Pathologies of the Conductive Auditory Mechanism

Pathologies of the Outer Ear

Auricle

Chondritis and Cauliflower Ear

External Auditory Canal

Impacted Cerumen

Pathologies of the Middle Ear

Eustachian Tube (Auditory Tube)

Otitis Media

Mastoiditis

Cholesteatoma

Pathologies of the Middle Ear Ossicles

Otosclerosis

Ossicular Discontinuity

16. Pathologies of the Sensory Auditory Mechanism

Inner Ear Pathologies

Cochlea

Auditory and Non-Auditory Effects of Noise

Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

Socioacusis and Presbycusis

Meniere's Disease

Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Ototoxicity

Auditory Nerve

Acoustic Neuroma (Vestibular Schwannoma)

Auditory Neuropathy Spectrum Disorder

17. Pathologies of the Central Auditory Mechanism

(Central) Auditory Processing Definition

Signs and Symptoms

(C)APD Evaluation

Behavioral (Central) Auditory Skill Areas

Auditory Figure Ground

Low-Redundancy Speech

Dichotic Listening

Temporal Processing

Electrophysiological Assessment

Neural Response Overview

Management Strategies

Environmental Modifications

Compensatory Strategies

Auditory Training

Assistive Listening Technology

Pathologies of the Central Auditory Pathway

Traumatic Brain Injury

Cortical/Central Deafness

Cerebrovascular Accident.

Multiple Sclerosis

Glossary

Index.

Notes:

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781635503296

1635503299