Full Description
Taking a classical approach to psychoacoutstics, Introduction to Normal Auditory Perception guides students toward a basic understanding of hearing science and theory. The book explores the germinal research published in the field of auditory perception and then clearly interprets the findings which have formed the foundations of modern auditory theory. Complex theories are broken down for easy comprehension. Starting with the basic principles of acoustics, the text moves through seminal experiments in psychoacoustics regarding the role of stimulus intensity, frequency, and duration on fundamental auditory perceptions. Basic principles of binaural listening are also covered.
Contents
Section One Acoustics Chapter 1and Pure Tones Chapter 2: Sound Transmission and Sound Waves Chapter 3: Sound Measurement and the Decibel Scale Section Two Intensity Chapter 4: Auditory Sensitivity Chapter 5: Loudness Chapter 6: Intensity Discrimination Section Three Frequency Chapter 7: Masking Chapter 8: Frequency Selectivity and the Critical Band Chapter 9: Frequency Discrimination Chapter 10: Pitch Perception Section Four Duration Chapter 11: Stimulus Duration and its Role in Audibility, Loudness, And Discrimination Chapter 12: Auditory Fatigue and Adaptation Chapter 13: Introduction to Binaural Hearing
