Changing Hearing Performance and Sound Preference With Words and Expectations: Meaning Responses in Audiology

Conclusions:
Imparting or inviting meaning into the context of audiological outcome measurement can alter outcomes even in the absence of any additional technology or treatment. These findings lend support to a growing body of research about the many nonauditory factors including motivation, effort, and task demands that can impact performance in our clinics and laboratories.

Source: Ear and Hearing - April 27, 2019 Category: Audiology Tags: Research Article Source Type: research