An older person with hearing problems would probably hear a voice best under which condition?
A)Listening to an unfamiliar person while watching his/her face.
B)Listening to an unfamiliar person while looking at something else.
C)Listening to the spouse while watching his/her face.
D)Listening to the spouse while looking at something else.

Question

An older person with hearing problems would probably hear a voice best under which condition?​
A)Listening to an unfamiliar person while watching his/her face.
B)​Listening to an unfamiliar person while looking at something else.
C)​Listening to the spouse while watching his/her face.
D)​Listening to the spouse while looking at something else.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

People with hearing problems rely heavily on visual cues, such as lip reading, to understand speech. Therefore, when listening to someone they are familiar with, such as a spouse, watching their face can help with understanding their speech.

An Older Person with Hearing Problems Would Probably Hear a Voice