Auditory
The Auditory Sensory System – the sense of hearing
Auditory processing is all about how the brain recognises and makes sense of sound. Sounds consist of loudness, pitch, how long the sound lasts and where it is coming from. Our brain takes all this sound in automatically, processes the information and then responds appropriately to it.
Auditory and Visual Processing
The combination of auditory and visual processing is crucial for processing social cues. It assists us in determining changes in tone, volume and expression, while joining these up with facial expressions and body language. This sensory system is important for the development of relationships and for recognising emotions.
The main functions of Auditory System are:
- Survival
- Spatial orientation
- Conscious awareness and recognition of sounds
- Communication
- Motor responses
- React to novel or significant stimuli in the environment
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