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Frank E Musiek¹, Gail D Chermak²

¹Department of Communication Sciences and Department of Surgery (Otolaryngology), School of Medicine, University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT, USA.

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Summary

This chapter reviews behavioral tests for assessing central auditory nervous system (CANS) integrity, focusing on identifying dysfunctions and listening deficits. It covers established and emerging diagnostic tools for CANS evaluation.

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Area of Science:

Audiology
Neuroscience
Diagnostic Medicine

Background:

Central auditory nervous system (CANS) integrity is crucial for auditory processing.
Behavioral tests are key diagnostic tools for CANS assessment.
Identifying CANS dysfunction aids in understanding auditory deficits.

Purpose of the Study:

To review behavioral tests for assessing CANS integrity.
To identify lesions, abnormalities, and functional deficits of the CANS.
To discuss current, historical, and emerging diagnostic procedures.

Main Methods:

Focus on behavioral (psychophysical) tests for CANS assessment.
Review of peripheral tests (e.g., pure-tone thresholds, otoacoustic emissions).
Analysis of central auditory function tests: dichotic listening, temporal processing, binaural interaction, and monaural low-redundancy measures.

Main Results:

Behavioral tests are essential for diagnosing CANS dysfunction.
Various tests effectively identify specific auditory processing deficits.
Emerging paradigms show promise for enhanced clinical diagnosis.

Conclusions:

Behavioral diagnostic batteries are vital for comprehensive CANS assessment.
A range of tests, from established to novel, contribute to understanding auditory processing.
Continued research into new paradigms will improve clinical diagnosis of CANS disorders.