Hearing Science Fundamentals.

• Author: Lass, Norman J.
• TeilnehmendeR: Donai, Jeremy J.
• Place / Publishing House: San Diego : : Plural Publishing, Incorporated,, 2021.; Ã2023.
• Year of Publication: 2021
• Edition: 2nd ed.
• Language: English
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (395 pages)

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.

Table of 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
• Key Terms
• Learning Objectives
• 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
• Summary
• Recommended Readings
• References
• 3. Digital Signal Processing
• Key Terms
• Learning Objectives
• 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
• Summary
• Recommended Readings
• References
• Section II: Structure and Function
• 4. Anatomy and Physiology of the Conductive Auditory Mechanism
• Key Terms
• Learning Objectives
• 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
• Summary
• Recommended Readings
• References
• 5. Anatomy and Physiology of the Sensory Auditory Mechanism
• Key Terms
• Learning Objectives
• 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
• Summary
• Recommended Readings
• References
• 6. Anatomy and Physiology of the Central Auditory Mechanism
• Key Terms
• Learning Objectives
• Afferent Central Auditory Pathway
• Interhemispheric Connections
• Efferent Central Auditory Pathway
• Summary
• Recommended Readings
• References
• Section III: Psychoacoustics
• 7. Normal Hearing
• Key Terms
• Learning Objectives
• 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
• Summary
• Recommended Readings
• References
• 8. Binaural Processing
• Key Terms
• Learning Objectives
• 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
• Summary
• Recommended Readings
• References
• 9. Masking
• Key Terms
• Learning Objectives
• 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
• Summary
• Recommended Readings
• References
• 10. Temporal Processing
• Key Terms
• Learning Objectives
• 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
• Summary
• Recommended Readings
• References
• 11. Loudness and Pitch
• Key Terms
• Learning Objectives
• Loudness
• Pitch
• Residue Pitch and the Missing Fundamental
• Summary
• Recommended Readings
• References
• 12. Differential Sensitivity
• Key Terms
• Learning Objectives
• The Fechner-Weber Fraction
• Difference Limen for Intensity
• Difference Limen for Frequency
• Temporal Discrimination
• Summary
• Recommended Readings
• References
• 13. Signal Detection Theory
• Key Terms
• Learning Objectives
• Response Distributions
• Response Types
• Sensitivity and Specificity
• Response Bias
• Discriminability Index (d') and ROC Curves
• Ceiling and Floor Effects
• Summary
• Recommended Readings
• References
• 14. Auditory Perception and Hearing Impairment
• Key Terms
• Learning Objectives
• 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
• Summary
• Recommended Readings
• References
• Section IV: Pathologies of the Auditory Mechanisms
• 15. Pathologies of the Conductive Auditory Mechanism
• Key Terms
• Learning Objectives
• 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
• Summary
• Recommended Readings
• References
• 16. Pathologies of the Sensory Auditory Mechanism
• Key Terms
• Learning Objectives
• 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
• Summary
• Recommended Readings
• References
• 17. Pathologies of the Central Auditory Mechanism
• Key Terms
• Learning Objectives
• (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
• Summary
• Recommended Readings
• References
• Glossary
• Index.