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The Aging Perceptual System

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1.  Which speech or language elements are decoded in the periphery? Individual phonemes Syllables Tone of voice None of the above

2.  Which cues can be used to help create meaning from a speech utterance? Visual cues Stress patterns Situational cues All of the above

3.  As a sentence unfolds: The listener will progressively try to narrow down upcoming words Most listeners lose interest Intensity must continue to increase to maintain the listener’s interest All speech elements must be fully interpreted for the sentence to have meaning

4.  Age-related changes in the auditory periphery can affect: neural encoding mechanical reaction of the membranes chemical composition of the perilymph and endolymph all of the above

5.  For the older patient, speech understanding in noise: Is fully predicted by thresholds Is unaffected by the rate of speech May be linked to both hearing and cognitive changes Is unaffected by the complexity of the message

6.  Age related changes have been documented in: Gap detection Depth of processing Sensitivity to compressed speech All of the above

7.  Which of the following are components of attention? Selective Attention Short-term memory Divided Attention All of the above

8.  Selective attention can be measured via: ENG EEG SRT MAP

9.  Neural Slowing: Accounts for a variety of normal, are-related changes in the brain function Is a rehab technique used to improves speech understanding in noise Is a rehab technique used to treat balance disorders Is a technique to train talkers to improve their speech for hearing impaired loved ones

10.  One skill that does not seem to be affected by aging is: Reaction time Sensory acuity Physical strength and speed Intelligence