NEUROLOGY
SURGERY
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Question
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A hearing loss that is a manifestation of an emotional disturbance is known as ____ hearing loss.
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slight
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diminished
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severe
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functional
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Psychogenic deafness, another synonym for functional hearing loss, has been recognized by otologists for many years but usually only in gross forms such as hysterical deafness with amblyopia and anesthesia.
Detailed explanation-2: -Losing your ability to hear can dramatically impact the way you interact with others and experience life. It can also put you at greater risk for developing mental health disorders such as anxiety and depression. In fact, hearing loss and depression in older adults go hand in hand.
Detailed explanation-3: -The four types of hearing loss are sensorineural, conductive, mixed (sensorineural and conductive) and auditory neuropathy spectrum disorder (ANSD).
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