auditory acuity

sharpness of hearing: the extent to which one is able to detect and discriminate between sounds that are very similar. For example, auditory frequency acuity is the ability to distinguish between sounds that differ in their frequency composition: A 1 kHz tone can be distinguished from a 1005 Hz tone (a 0.5% change), indicating a high degree of auditory frequency acuity.

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Psychology term of the day

November 14th 2024

collaborative family health care

a form of interdisciplinary practice based on the belief that health events occur simultaneously on biological, psychological, and social levels. Collaborative clinicians share decision making and responsibility with patients and their families and integrate clinical expertise from relevant disciplines to provide patients with comprehensive and coordinated care.