Psychology 4303F/G Chapter 1-17: 4303 Complete Readings (1-17)

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 4303F/G
• Professor: Cathy Chovaz

Document Summary

Partial hearing loss affects 360 million people globally (5% of the world"s population) The who defines hearing loss greater than 40 decibels in the better ear in adults and greater than 30 decibels in the better ear in children as disabling. (cid:1151) of people over 65 are affected by disabling hearing loss. The prevalence in this age group is greatest in south asia, asia pacific, and sub- Hearing loss is measured in decibels, and the audiology awareness campaign defines decibel losses from normal to profound. 1/1000 of the world"s population has been severely or profoundly deaf from birth or early life. However, there is an international sign language (gestuno) developed for use at international meetings (not commonly used in everyday life) In the outer or middle ear and can often be medically or surgically treated. Occurs in the inner ear in the cochlea or the auditory nerve.