Special ring tones on cell phones that can't be heard by adults exploit the fact that

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Younger adults generally have better hearing sensitivity to higher-pitch sounds compared to older adults. Therefore, high-pitch sounds are more likely to be heard by younger adults and less likely to be heard by older adults. This makes high-pitch ring tones on cell phones effective in exploiting this age-related difference in auditory sensitivity.

Special Ring Tones on Cell Phones That Can't Be Heard