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How Hearing Aids Enhance Human Performance: The Health-related Outcomes Associated with Earlier Interventions Using Hybrid Devices

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1.  What best describes a hybrid hearing device? Cost less than $300 each to the consumer Completely customizable fitting Represent a convergence of hearing aid and consumer audio technology All of the above

2.  What of the following factors is NOT associated with health-related quality of life? physical (mobility) emotional social income level

3.  Which of the following is a factual statement regarding the relationship between hearing loss and health-related quality of life: There is no relationship between hearing loss and quality of life The impact hearing loss has on quality of life is largely unknown People with a self-reported “excellent” quality of life are more likely to have hearing loss It is generally acknowledged that hearing loss has a significant negative impact on quality of life

4.  Individuals with normal or near-normal audiograms and self-reported hearing difficulties are estimated to represent about how much of the total US population? Less than 5% Less than 10% 8 to 20% more than 20%

5.  Individuals with normal or near-normal audiograms and self-reported hearing difficulties __________________. cannot be effectively managed by hearing care professionals. require premium technology to overcome their communication challenges might benefit in various challenging listening situations with a hybrid hearing device are unlikely to benefit from any intervention from a hearing care professional.