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- Title
Auditory development and the role of experience.
- Authors
Moore, David R
- Abstract
The human ear is functionally mature shortly after birth, but the central auditory system continues to develop for at least the first decade of life. Current interest focuses on the relation between the very late developing aspects of hearing and other aspects of cognition and behaviour. While active neural input to the brain is essential during the very early stages of development, auditory experience is now thought to be a powerful influence on central function throughout an individual's lifespan. Studies of sound localization and hearing with two ears have shown the capacity of the auditory system to adapt to altered environmental cues, even into adulthood. This environmental influence may either be harmful, as during conductive deafness, or beneficial, as evidenced by the positive outcomes of auditory training.
- Publication
British medical bulletin, 2002, Vol 63, p171
- ISSN
0007-1420
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1093/bmb/63.1.171