Hearing Science Fundamentals

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by Norman J. Lass, Jeremy J. Donai

2nd Edition

Publisher: Plural Publishing, Inc.

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Print ISBN	9781635503289
eText ISBN	9781635503296
Publisher	Plural Publishing, Inc.
Publishing Year	2023
Edition	2nd Edition
Language	English
Pages	370

Co-authored by Norman J. Lass and Jeremy J. Donai, Hearing Science Fundamentals, 2nd Edition, is an introductory textbook published by Plural Publishing, Inc. This volume provides instruction across physical acoustics, biological structure and function, psychoacoustic mechanisms, and hearing pathologies. Jeremy J. Donai joins Norman J. Lass as a new coauthor for this second edition.

The volume organizes its subject matter across four main sections detailing acoustic principles, anatomical structure and function, psychoacoustic mechanisms, and auditory pathologies. Nine new chapters expand this second edition, introducing dedicated instruction on speech acoustics in Chapter 2 and digital signal processing in Chapter 3 to reflect contemporary hearing science education.

To support ongoing coursework, each chapter features newly added Vocabulary Checks and Clinical Notes. These recurring pedagogical features assist learners in reviewing technical terminology and relating theoretical acoustic principles directly to clinical situations encountered in communication sciences and disorders.

Chapter 1: Basic Acoustics
- • Key Terms
- • Learning Objectives
- • Sound
- • Sinusoidal Motion
- • Spatial Concepts
- • Amplitude
- • Wavelength (λ)
- • 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
Chapter 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
Chapter 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
Chapter 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
Chapter 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
Chapter 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
Chapter 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 Aural Time (Phase) Cues for Localization
- • Hearing by Bone Conduction
- • Summary
- • Recommended Readings
- • References
Chapter 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
Chapter 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
Chapter 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
Chapter 11: Loudness and Pitch
- • Key Terms
- • Learning Objectives
- • Loudness
- • Pitch
- • Residue Pitch and the Missing Fundamental
- • Summary
- • Recommended Readings
- • References
Chapter 12: Differential Sensitivity
- • Key Terms
- • Learning Objectives
- • The Fechner-Weber Fraction
- • Difference Limen for Intensity
- • Difference Limen for Frequency
- • Discrimination
- • Summary
- • Recommended Readings
- • References
Chapter 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
Chapter 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
Chapter 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
Chapter 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
Chapter 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