/kənˈtrækʃən/ (n) The act of contracting or the state of being contracted. Example: Noise exposure caused stomach contractions in healthy humans.

/ˌkɑː.di.oʊˈvæs.kjə.lɚ/ (adj) Related to the heart and blood vessels. Example: Noise can lead to cardiovascular constriction and increased blood pressure.

/ˌnɒnˈɔː.dɪ.tər.i/ (adj) Not related to hearing. Example: Nonauditory effects include sleep loss and hormonal changes.

/pəˈluː.tɪd/ (adj) Contaminated or impure. Example: Even quiet areas have become polluted with noise.

/ˌɒk.jəˈpeɪ.ʃən.əl/ (adj) Related to a job or profession. Example: Hearing loss is an occupational hazard in many industries.

/əkˈnɒl.ɪdʒ/ (v) To accept or admit the existence or truth of something. Example: Experts acknowledge that noise is difficult to monitor in industry.

/ˈɪm.plɪ.ment/ (v) To put into effect or action. Example: Employers must implement a hearing conservation program.

/ˌkɒn.səˈveɪ.ʃən/ (n) The act of preserving or protecting something. Example: Hearing conservation programs help reduce occupational noise exposure.

/prəˈlɒŋd/ (adj) Extended in time. Example: Prolonged exposure to high noise levels can cause permanent damage.

/ˈtɪn.ɪ.təs/ (n) A ringing or buzzing in the ears. Example: Tinnitus is a common result of long-term noise exposure.

/ɪˈkwɪv.əl.ənt/ (adj) Equal in value, amount, function, meaning, etc. Example: A 25-year-old carpenter’s hearing is equivalent to that of a 50-year-old man.

(adj) Based on personal accounts rather than facts. Example: Research supports anecdotal evidence about noise effects.

(n) A condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities. Example: Noise can lead to disabling hearing difficulties.

(n) The action of making something narrower by pressure. Example: Noise can cause cardiovascular constriction and labored breathing.

(n) The action of becoming intentionally involved in a difficult situation. Example: Reading scores improved after noise control interventions.

(n) A person who campaigns for some kind of social change. Example: Anti-noise activists urged governments to take stronger actions.

(v) To cause or bring about an action or feeling. Example: Population pressure has prompted Europe to act faster on noise issues.

(v) To bring different elements into a harmonious or efficient relationship. Example: Governments should coordinate their noise pollution policies.

(v) To restrain or keep in check. Example: Governments must curb noise pollution to protect citizens.

(n) Financial support for a project or activity. Example: Bronzaft stressed the need for increased funding for research.

(n) A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority. Example: Noise regulations differ between Europe and the United States.

(n) An investigation of the opinions or experience of a group of people, based on a series of questions. Example: The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey tested 5,249 children.

(v) to observe or check the progress or quality of something over a period of time. Example: Noise levels in industry are difficult to monitor accurately.

(v) to establish or ascertain something. Example: Noise maps help leaders determine pollution policies.

(v) to organize or arrange different elements to work together effectively. Example: Governments must coordinate noise-control efforts across regions.

(adj) widespread or common in a particular area or at a particular time. Example: Noise-induced hearing impairment is the most prevalent occupational hazard.

(adj) not able to be undone or altered. Example: Hearing damage from loud noise is irreversible.

(n) a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area or field. Example: The 1930 study was a pioneering work on noise’s nonauditory effects.

(adj) giving rise to public disagreement or debate. Example: Some studies on noise effects remain controversial.

Causing surprise or amazement; The amount of time people spend watching TV is astonishing.

To dedicate or commit; Individuals in the industrialized world devote three hours a day to watching TV.

An activity or hobby; Leisure pursuit such as watching TV takes a lot of time.

Feelings of doubt or concern; Many people have misgivings about how much they watch TV.

Electroencephalograph (EEG)

A device for measuring brain waves; Researchers monitored participants’ brain waves using an EEG.

Made uniform or consistent; Participants used a standardized scorecard to record feelings.

Inactive or submissive; People felt relaxed and passive while watching TV.

Reduced state of awareness; Feelings of passivity and lowered alertness continue after viewing.

To cause or bring about; Viewing begets more viewing, similar to habit-forming drugs.

A slight pain or pang; A twinge of unease or guilt may accompany prolonged viewing.

TV triggers the orienting response, keeping attention on the screen.

Sudden noises are novel stimuli that attract attention.

The orienting response is part of our evolutionary heritage.

Stylistic TV features trigger involuntary reactions.

These tricks derive their attentional value from evolutionary significance.

UNIT 10 - HOMEWORK

Flashcard

•

English

•

Vocational training

•

Practice Problem

•

Hard

Thao Nguyen

FREE Resource

Student preview

87 questions

Show all answers

1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

hazardous

Back

(adj) dangerous, harmful. Example: Exposure to hazardous noise can cause permanent hearing loss.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

time-weighted average

Back

(n) average level over time. Example: The time-weighted average of 85 dBA is the limit for safe exposure.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

audiologist

Back

(n) hearing specialist. Example: An audiologist tests and treats people with hearing problems.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

exposure

Back

(n) contact with harmful factors. Example: Prolonged exposure to loud sound can lead to hearing impairment.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

impairment

Back

(n) functional weakness or damage. Example: Hearing impairment is one of the most common occupational diseases.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

threshold

Back

(n) limit or boundary. Example: Children developed noise-induced hearing threshold shifts.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

discrimination

Back

(n) ability to distinguish. Example: Excessive noise can affect high-frequency sound discrimination.

Create a free account and access millions of resources

Create resources

Host any resource

Get auto-graded reports

Continue with Google

Continue with Email

Continue with Classlink

Continue with Clever

or continue with

Microsoft

Apple

Others

Already have an account?

Similar Resources on Wayground

92 questions

Zycie prywatne

Flashcard

•

8th Grade

68 questions

Vocabulary for the Events leading to World War I

Flashcard

•

9th Grade

99 questions

Metode zaštite od štetočinja

Flashcard

•

KG - University

100 questions

Vocabulary Flashcards

Flashcard

•

KG

81 questions

unit 3

Flashcard

•

KG

84 questions

The Asoka Pillar: Independence and After

Flashcard

•

KG

79 questions

Coasts key terms

Flashcard

•

12th Grade

Popular Resources on Wayground

5 questions

This is not a...winter edition (Drawing game)

Quiz

•

1st - 5th Grade

25 questions

Multiplication Facts

Quiz

•

5th Grade

10 questions

Identify Iconic Christmas Movie Scenes

Interactive video

•

6th - 10th Grade

20 questions

Christmas Trivia

Quiz

•

6th - 8th Grade

18 questions

Kids Christmas Trivia

Quiz

•

KG - 5th Grade

11 questions

How well do you know your Christmas Characters?

Lesson

•

3rd Grade

14 questions

Christmas Trivia

Quiz

•

5th Grade

20 questions

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Quiz

•

5th Grade