Investigating Compressive Nonlinearity Using Forward Masking Auditory Brainstem Response in Humans.

ABSTRACT: Background: The behavioral investigation of compressive nonlinearity (CNL) can be achieved by comparing the growth of forward masking (FM) between on-frequency and off-frequency maskers. Because the off-frequency masker exhibits linear behavior at the characteristic frequency whereas the on-frequency masker functions nonlinearly, comparing the experimental outcomes using scalp-recorded auditory brainstem response (ABR) measures provides an objective estimation of auditory physiology.Purpose: The study aimed to examine CNL using ABR parameters, such as Vth peak latency or amplitude, using probe stimuli frequencies ranging from 0.5–4 kilohertz (kHz), which employs both on- and off-frequency FM methods.Research Design: An experimental within-group research design wa

SUBMITTER: Kumar DS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12576967 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature