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Hearing

Moore, Brian C.J.

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Table of contents
  • Cover
  • Contentsv
  • Contributorsxv
  • Forewordxvii
  • Prefacexix
  • Chapter 1. The Physical Description of Signals1
  • I. Introduction1
  • II. Simple Harmonic Motion2
  • III. Propagation of Sound6
  • IV. Measurement of Acoustical Strength10
  • V. The Spectrum13
  • VI. The Fourier Transform16
  • VII. Amplitude Modulation28
  • VIII. Frequency Modulation30
  • IX. Filters33
  • Chapter 2. Cochlear Structure and Function41
  • I. Function and Structure of the Cochlea41
  • II. Macromechanics46
  • III. Micromechanics53
  • IV. Cochlear Nonlinearity64
  • V. Summary71
  • References71
  • Chapter 3. Neural Signal Processing75
  • I. Sound Frequency75
  • II. Sound Level88
  • III. Modulation93
  • IV. Speech and Vocalization99
  • V. Cues for Localization105
  • VI. Summary and Concluding Remarks112
  • References113
  • Chapter 4. Loudness Perception and Intensity Coding123
  • I. Introduction123
  • II. The Perception of Loudness124
  • III. Parametric Studies of Intensity Discrimination134
  • IV. Models of Peripheral Intensity Coding136
  • V. What Limits Intensity Discrimination?145
  • VI. Intensity Discrimination and Loudness149
  • VII. Detection of Tones in Noise151
  • VIII. Summary155
  • References156
  • Chapter 5. Frequency Analysis and Masking161
  • I. Introduction161
  • II. The Power Spectrum Model and the Concept of the Critical Band162
  • III. Estimating the Shape of the Auditory Filter165
  • IV. Summary of the Characteristics of the Auditory Filter175
  • V. Masking Patterns and Excitation Patterns178
  • VI. The Additivity of Masking and Excess Masking185
  • VII. Phenomena Reflecting the Influence of Auditory Filtering188
  • VIII. Nonsimultaneous Masking194
  • IX. Evidence for Lateral Suppression from Nonsimultaneous Masking196
  • X. The Enhancement of Frequency Selectivity Revealed in Nonsimultaneous Masking197
  • XI. Summary199
  • References200
  • Chapter 6. Temporal Integration and Temporal Resolution207
  • I. Introduction207
  • II. Temporal Integration208
  • III. Temporal Acuity218
  • IV. Conclusions237
  • Appendix238
  • References239
  • Chapter 7. Across-Channel Processes in Masking243
  • I. Introduction243
  • II. Profile Analysis244
  • III. Modulation Detection or Discrimination Interference248
  • IV. Across-Channel Effects Based upon Comodulation251
  • V. Concluding Remarks260
  • References261
  • Chapter 8. Pitch Perception267
  • I. Introduction267
  • II. Pure Tones268
  • III. Complex Tones274
  • IV. Nontonal Pitch282
  • V. Pitch Scales: Relative and Absolute285
  • VI. Multidimensional Aspects of Pitch289
  • References291
  • Chapter 9. Spatial Hearing and Related Phenomena297
  • I. Introduction297
  • II. Binaural Processing297
  • III. Localization and Spatial Resolution in the Free Field310
  • IV. The Precedence Effect332
  • V. Conclusions338
  • References339
  • Chapter 10. Models of Binaural Interaction347
  • I. Introduction: Cross-Correlation Models of Binaural Perception347
  • II. Structure of Binaural Cross-Correlation-Based Models349
  • III. Extensions of the Cross-Correlation Approach357
  • IV. Ability of Cross-Correlation Models to Describe Psychoacoustical Data364
  • V. Summary and Conclusions379
  • References380
  • Chapter 11. Auditory Grouping387
  • I. Introduction387
  • II. Peripheral Considerations388
  • III. Mechanisms of Auditory Grouping389
  • IV. Harmonicity390
  • V. Onset and Offset Asynchrony403
  • VI. Amplitude-Modulation Phase Differences408
  • VII. Frequency Modulation412
  • VIII. Lateralization415
  • IX. The Nature of Auditory Grouping417
  • References420
  • Chapter 12. Timbre Perception and Auditory Object Identification425
  • I. Introduction425
  • II. Sound Production427
  • III. Experimental Results On Timbre and Object Perception433
  • IV. Neuropsychological Evidence456
  • V. Concluding Discussion457
  • References459
  • Index463
Book details
  • Vendor Elsevier S & T
  • SKU 9780125056267
  • ISBN-13 9780080533865
  • Author Moore, Brian C.J.
  • Edition 2nd
  • Category Psychology
  • Subject Physiological Psychology

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Hearing is a comprehensive, authoritative reference work covering both the physiological and perceptual aspects of hearing. Intended for researchers and advanced students in the field of hearing, it reviews major areas of research in addition to new discoveries, including active mechanisms in the cochlea, across-channel processes in auditory masking, and perceptual grouping processes.

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