Cortical compensation for hearing loss, but not age, in neural tracking of the fundamental frequency of the voice
Jana Van Canneyt, Jan Wouters, Tom Francart
Abstract
Previous studies disagree on the effects of age and hearing loss on the neurophysiological processing of the fundamental frequency of the voice (f0), in part due to confounding effects. Using a novel electrophysiological technique, natural speech stimuli, and controlled study design, we quantified and disentangled the effects of age and hearing loss on neural f0 processing. We uncovered evidence for underlying neurophysiological mechanisms, including a cortical compensation mechanism for hearing loss, but not for age.
Topics & Concepts
AudiologyStimulus (psychology)Hearing lossPsychologyAuditory cortexSpeech perceptionPresbycusisPerceptionNeuroscienceMedicineCognitive psychologyHearing Loss and RehabilitationNeuroscience and Music PerceptionNeural dynamics and brain function