Stenger test
Stenger Test
The Stenger Test (pronounced: sten-jer test) is a audiological test used to determine whether a patient is feigning hearing loss. It is named after its inventor, Robert Stenger, an American audiologist.
Etymology
The Stenger Test is named after Robert Stenger, an American audiologist who developed the test in the mid-20th century. The term "test" comes from the Latin word "testum," meaning "the lid of an earthen vessel, piece of pottery."
Procedure
The Stenger Test is a dichotic test, meaning it involves presenting different sounds to each ear simultaneously. The test is based on the Stenger Principle, which states that when two identical sounds are presented to both ears at the same time, only the louder sound will be perceived.
In the Stenger Test, a tone is presented to both ears simultaneously. The tone in the ear with the alleged hearing loss is louder than the tone in the other ear. If the patient truly has hearing loss, they will only hear the tone in the ear with normal hearing. However, if the patient is feigning hearing loss, they will hear the tone in the ear with the alleged hearing loss, as it is louder.
Related Terms
- Audiology: The branch of science that studies hearing, balance, and related disorders.
- Dichotic: Pertaining to or involving the simultaneous stimulation of both ears.
- Stenger Principle: A principle in audiology that states when two identical sounds are presented to both ears at the same time, only the louder sound will be perceived.
- Hearing Loss: A partial or total inability to hear.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Stenger test
- Wikipedia's article - Stenger test
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