Exam Preview for 40114: Rethinking Speech Perception Challenges in

Rethinking Speech Perception Challenges in Adults Without Hearing Loss, presented in partnership with AVAA

Please note: exam questions are subject to change.

1. How common are complaints of speech perception difficulties in adult patients with normal hearing? 5% 10% 20% 50%
2. How is pupil dilation related to listening effort? Pupil is not related to effort Smaller pupil = more effort Larger pupil = more effort Stable pupil = more effort
3. At what frequencies is cochlear synaptopathy thought to occur at first? High frequencies Low frequencies Mid frequencies All frequencies
4. How is decision-making during speech perception impacted in middle-age, compared to younger adults? There are no differences Faster evidence accumulation and higher decision thresholds Faster evidence accumulation and lower decision thresholds Slower evidence accumulation and no differences in decision thresholds
5. Which neurotransmitter is responsible for pupillary changes as a result of listening effort? Endorphins Serotonin Dopamine Norepinephrine