THE EFFECT OF ACOUSTIC EXPOSURE ON THE FREQUENCY-DEPENDENT SENSITIVITY OF THE AUDITORY SYSTEM

This study comprehensively investigates the effect of acoustic exposure on the frequency-dependent sensitivity of the human auditory system. In particular, the fundamental physical properties of sound—frequency, amplitude, intensity, and wavelength—as well as the mechanisms by which these parameters are perceived by the auditory system, were analyzed. Based on experimental measurements conducted among students, the impact of headphone use on hearing acuity was evaluated. The results indicate that prolonged exposure to high-intensity sound, especially at high frequencies, leads to a decrease in auditory sensitivity. This issue is particularly relevant as it is widely observed among modern youth.