Mismatch negativity (MMN) in high and low noise sensitive individuals

Kim White, Martijn Meeter

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Abstract

Although noise sensitivity is known to be an important determinant of noise annoyance, its neural underpinnings are not yet well established. In the present study, high and low noise sensitive participants were selected based on their scores on the Noise Sensitivity Scale (NSS) and the Noise Sensitivity Questionnaire (NoiSeQ). Participants watched a silent film, while listening to an optimized auditory oddball task with five types of deviants (Intensity, Duration, Gap, Location and Frequency). EEG was measured during this task and event related potentials (ERPs) were calculated. Although statistical power was still low, preliminary results are in line with earlier findings showing that high noise sensitives show enhanced reactions to the temporal aspects of sounds and reduced responsiveness to sound spectral qualities.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationINTER-NOISE 2015 - 44th International Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering
PublisherThe Institute of Noise Control Engineering of the USA, Inc.
Publication statusPublished - 2015
Event44th International Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering, INTER-NOISE 2015 - San Francisco, United States
Duration: 9 Aug 201512 Aug 2015

Conference

Conference44th International Congress and Exposition on Noise Control Engineering, INTER-NOISE 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco
Period9/08/1512/08/15

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