AP Psychologyhardmcq1 pt
After a loud concert, hearing feels muffled but recovers by morning. This is
A.temporary threshold shift
B.permanent sensorineural loss
C.conduction hearing loss
D.a middle-ear infection
Explanation
Core Concept
Hair cells fatigue from intense sound, raising thresholds temporarily — though repeated exposure makes the damage permanent.
Correct Answer
Atemporary threshold shift
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