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Hearing thresholds can predict the city someone lives in because different environments shape auditory experiences and sensitivities.
Hearing thresholds can be influenced by the sonic imprints of the environments we live in, such as cities with unique noise profiles.
Dr. Konstantina Stankovic emphasized that people with tinnitus should try to distract themselves from it, as focusing on the condition can exacerbate the neural circuitry involved. This approach is supported by clinical recommendations and imaging studies showing hyperactivity in the inferior colliculus.
Cities have unique sonic imprints that shape residents' hearing thresholds, affecting how they perceive sounds based on their environment.
Hearing thresholds can be influenced by the sonic environment of a city, affecting how people perceive sound based on where they live.
Dr. Konstantina Stankovic noted that phone manufacturers set lower volume thresholds for the European market compared to the American market, based on the assumption that Americans prefer louder sound levels.
Hidden hearing loss can occur even if standard audiometric tests show normal results. This happens when synapses connecting sensory cells to neurons are damaged by loud sounds, leading to issues like tinnitus.