During Middle Adulthood, How Does Hearing Ability Change

question 100

Multiple Choice

During middle adulthood, how does hearing ability change?

• A) Higher frequencies need to be louder in order to be heard.
• B) Lower frequencies need to be louder in order to be heard.
• C) The ability to hear human speech remains constant, but the perception of tonal elements decreases.
• D) The ability to listen to speech in a crowded environment declines, while the ability to listen to someone alone without background noise increases.

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