IQ Appears to Affect Ability to Listen in Noisy Settings

IQ Appears to Affect Ability to Listen in Noisy Settings

A study of individuals with normal hearing demonstrates the influence of cognitive ability on successful speech perception. You’re in a bustling cafe with a friend. The din is making it hard to tune in to the conversation. The scenario might suggest you’d benefit from a hearing aid. On the other hand, new research suggests that speech-perception difficulty might relate to your cognitive ability. I...