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Foundations of Hearing Loss and Cognition

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1.  What cognitive changes are associated with age? Naturally occurring, normal processes Abnormal processes Vary greatly between individuals A and C

2.  What relationship describes the ears and the brain? Connected pathways Equal partners Sensory organs Disconnected

3.  How is a patient's well-being impacted by hearing loss? Reducing communication quality Increased listening effort, fatigue Social withdrawal, isolation All of the above

4.  What does dementia affect? Hair growth Sight Smell Memory

5.  What effects might amplification have on cognitive outcomes? Improved listening abilities and communication Short-term beneficial effects on cognition Mitigated risk of cognitive decline All of the above