Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)

question 35

Multiple Choice

Central auditory processing disorder (CAPD)

• A) is considered a type of hearing loss because of the limited ability to use auditory information.
• B) occurs only at the lower frequencies.
• C) is greater than a 70dB loss.
• D) is corrected through greater amplification

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