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CSD 4311: Audiology > Exam 2: Noise and Hearing > Flashcards

Exam 2: Noise and Hearing Flashcards

1
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Define noise.

A

Sound that is unwanted or disrupts one’s quality of life.

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2
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Define noise pollution.

A

Occurs when there is a lot of noise in the environment.

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3
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When does sound become undesirable?

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When it disturbs activities such as

  1. Working
  2. Sleeping
  3. During conversation
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4
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What has the World Health Organization (WHO) stated about noise?

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Noise must be recognized as a major threat to human well-being.

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What United States organization has stated that there are direct links between noise and health?

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U.S. FPA

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What can noise pollution damage?

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1.

2. —— Health

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7
Q

List the problems related to hearing loss (5).

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  1. High blood pressure
  2. Stress-related illness
  3. Sleep disruption
  4. Hearing loss
  5. Productivity loss
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8
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List the main sources of noise pollution in urban areas (2).

A
  1. skdl

2. sldkkls

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9
Q

Why do construction of buildings, highways, and streets cause a lot of noise?

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Due to the usage of air compressors, bulldozers, loaders, dump trucks, and pavement breakers.

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In addition to regular noise pollution, what type of noise can also add to the unfavorable state of noise pollution?

A

Industrial noise

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List types of everyday devices that add to existing noise pollution (7).

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  1. Loud speakers
  2. Plumbing
  3. Boilers
  4. Generators
  5. Air conditioners
  6. Fans
  7. Vacuum cleaners
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List the non-auditory effects of noise pollution (7).

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  1. One
  2. Two
  3. Three
  4. Four
  5. Five
  6. Six
  7. Seven
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What is the relationship between noise and annoyance?

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Generally, the louder the noise, the greater the annoyance.

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What is the relation between degree of annoyance and adverse health effects?

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Degree of annoyance is not directly related to adverse health effects.

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What are the non-acoustic factors affecting annoyance?

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  1. Blank Acoustic
  2. Blank Acoustic
  3. Blank
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16
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What is the relationship between noise and sleep?

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Noise increases the time it takes to fall asleep.

17
Q

What types of adverse sleep effects does noise cause?

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  1. Causes awakenings
  2. Changes in sleep stages
  3. Reduces REM and slow wave sleep
18
Q

What does sleep disturbance as a result of noise lead to?

A
  1. Poor performance

2. Change in mood

19
Q

Chronic exposure to noise during sleep leads to what?

A

Increase of cortisol

20
Q

How does noise effect performance?

A

Noise has distracting effects such as impaired performance, especially in children, noise sensitive people, and anxious people.

Point 2

Point 3

Memory recall is impaired in children

CSD 4311: Audiology (4 decks)

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