Related Experiment Video
Updated: Feb 12, 2026
03:49
Author Spotlight: Optimizing EAS with Long Electrodes for Enhanced Cochlear Coverage and Hearing Preservation
Published on: October 11, 2024
1.2K
Decision-Making in Adolescents with Profound Hearing Loss
Bin Xuan1, Peng Li1, Aiqing Zhang1
1Anhui Normal University.
Journal of Deaf Studies and Deaf Education
|April 11, 2018
Summary
Adolescents with profound hearing loss exhibit riskier decision-making, favoring immediate high gains over long-term consequences. This suggests potential differences in how they process rewards and risks.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Developmental Psychology
- Audiology
Background:
- Profound hearing loss can impact cognitive functions, including those related to language and decision-making.
- Limited research exists on the specific decision-making behaviors of adolescents with profound hearing loss.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the decision-making characteristics of adolescents with profound hearing loss.
- To compare their choices in simulated risky scenarios with potential long-term outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Iowa Gambling Task (IGT) to assess risk-taking and reward processing.
- Employed the Game of Dice Task (GDT) to evaluate decision-making under uncertainty.
- Recruited adolescents diagnosed with profound hearing loss for participation.
Main Results:
- Deaf adolescents demonstrated a preference for decks with infrequent large losses and immediate large gains in the IGT.
- In the GDT, deaf adolescents favored high-risk, high-reward choices.
- These findings indicate a tendency to prioritize immediate gratification and underestimate future risks.
Conclusions:
- Adolescents with profound hearing loss may exhibit heightened risk-seeking behavior in decision-making.
- This pattern could be linked to altered executive functions or feedback processing mechanisms.
- Further research is warranted to explore the underlying cognitive and neural correlates.
Related Concept Videos
01:31Hearing
57.5K
When we hear a sound, our nervous system is detecting sound waves—pressure waves of mechanical energy traveling through a medium. The frequency of the wave is perceived as pitch, while the amplitude is perceived as loudness.
57.5K
01:10Line Loss
547
The different configurations of source-load connections include wye (star) and delta connections. The relationship between line and phase voltages and currents varies depending on the configuration. When the source is supplying power, it is transmitted through the wires to the load, and during this transmission, some power is absorbed by the wires, leading to line loss.
Line loss impacts power delivery efficiency in a balanced three-phase circuit. The symmetry in such a circuit simplifies the...
Line loss impacts power delivery efficiency in a balanced three-phase circuit. The symmetry in such a circuit simplifies the...
547
01:18Cognitive Development During Adolescence
646
During adolescence, individuals experience significant cognitive development that enhances their understanding of others' emotions and thoughts, known as cognitive empathy. This period is marked by an increased ability to adapt to others' perspectives and a more nuanced understanding of others' mental states, a skill that is foundational for social problem-solving and conflict avoidance. The development of cognitive empathy relies heavily on the theory of mind — the...
646
01:20Decision Making
1.0K
Decision-making is a fundamental cognitive process that involves evaluating alternatives and selecting among them. This process can range from simple choices, such as deciding what to wear, to complex decisions, like choosing a major in college or a career path. The complexity of the decision often dictates the approach we use, which can be broadly categorized into two types: automatic and controlled decision-making.
Automatic decision-making is fast, intuitive, and relies on gut feelings...
Automatic decision-making is fast, intuitive, and relies on gut feelings...
1.0K
01:18Reducing Line Loss
393
In a three-phase circuit, line loss is an indicator of energy dissipated as heat due to the resistance of transmission lines. To address this, incorporating transformers into the system—a step-up transformer at the source and a step-down transformer at the load—is a strategic solution. Two three-phase transformers are introduced to improve this.
With a step-up transformer at the source, the voltage is increased, thereby reducing the current in the transmission lines since power loss in...
With a step-up transformer at the source, the voltage is increased, thereby reducing the current in the transmission lines since power loss in...
393
01:09Decision Making: P-value Method
7.0K
The process of hypothesis testing based on the P-value method includes calculating the P- value using the sample data and interpreting it.
First, a specific claim about the population parameter is proposed. The claim is based on the research question and is stated in a simple form. Further, an opposing statement to the claim is also stated. These statements can act as null and alternative hypotheses: a null hypothesis would be a neutral statement while the alternative hypothesis can...
First, a specific claim about the population parameter is proposed. The claim is based on the research question and is stated in a simple form. Further, an opposing statement to the claim is also stated. These statements can act as null and alternative hypotheses: a null hypothesis would be a neutral statement while the alternative hypothesis can...
7.0K