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Further test of a model for loudness coding after adaptation. 1980

A E Mahon, and E M Weiler

The present study attempted to fit Weiler and Hood's (1977) quantitative model for loudness coding to an additional set of simultaneous dichotic loudness balance (SDLB) adaptation data. The error of prediction for test values 10 dB above adapting intensity for 12 normal-hearing listeners was -2.7 to -4.7 dB, an average of -3.5 dB. Since the error of prediction was so nearly constant (S.D. = +/- 737 dB), it seemed reasonable to attribute it do differences in procedural technique, and to conclude that the loudness model does account for coding in the adaptation results.

UI	MeSH Term	Description	Entries
D008144	Loudness Perception	The perceived attribute of a sound which corresponds to the physical attribute of intensity.	Loudness Perceptions,Perception, Loudness,Perceptions, Loudness
D008954	Models, Biological	Theoretical representations that simulate the behavior or activity of biological processes or diseases. For disease models in living animals, DISEASE MODELS, ANIMAL is available. Biological models include the use of mathematical equations, computers, and other electronic equipment.	Biological Model,Biological Models,Model, Biological,Models, Biologic,Biologic Model,Biologic Models,Model, Biologic
D004007	Dichotic Listening Tests	Tests for central hearing disorders based on the competing message technique (binaural separation).	Dichotic Listening Test,Listening Test, Dichotic,Listening Tests, Dichotic,Test, Dichotic Listening,Tests, Dichotic Listening
D006801	Humans	Members of the species Homo sapiens.	Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man