Steven's auditory receptors were damaged failing to use hearing protection when working in a loud environment. As a result, we can expect that _____.
A) the areas of his brain associated with auditory perception will have diminished considerably in size
B) he is almost certainly permanently and completely disabled and likely to require assistance to live independently
C) he will be unable to work without special support, such as the use of hearing aids
D) his auditory experiences will differ from those of an individual whose receptors have not been damaged

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As Steven's auditory receptors have been damaged, it is expected that his auditory experiences will differ from those of an individual whose receptors have not been damaged. This does not necessarily mean that he will require special support or be completely disabled. The size of the areas of his brain associated with auditory perception may or may not have diminished considerably depending on the extent of the damage.

Steven's Auditory Receptors Were Damaged Failing to Use Hearing Protection