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Interventions for Individuals with Subclinical Hearing Loss

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1.  A hybrid hearing device, as defined in this presentation, combines traditional amplification with ___. Self-testing Ecological momentary assessment (EMA) Real ear measures Features found on consumer audio devices

2.  About what percentage of the adult population in the US is estimated to have normal hearing thresholds and self-report communication difficulties? Less than 1% More than 50% It is an unknown number 8 to 20%, maybe upwards of 40%

3.  Besides hidden hearing loss, another term for those with normal pure tone thresholds and self-reported communication difficulties is _______ hearing loss. Near normal Subclinical Subpar Proximal

4.  A key characteristic of hybrid hearing devices is best described as ____: Situational use Replace BTE use Custom fitted Designed to be worn full time

5.  A typical self-reported complaint of an individual with normal pure tone hearing thresholds is ___: By definition they would not complain because they have normal hearing In just about all listening situations, regardless of noise level or quality of the talker’s voice The issue has not been studied so we don’t really know Generally, they express similar complaints and challenges as those with greater degree of hearing loss