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Bilateral auditory acuity of schizophrenic patients: effects of repeated testing, time of day and medication

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  09 July 2009

Barbara T. Kugler ,
David J. Caudrey  and
John H. Gruzelier
Barbara T. Kugler*
Affiliation:
Neuropsychology Research Unit, Friern Hospital, London
David J. Caudrey
Affiliation:
Neuropsychology Research Unit, Friern Hospital, London
John H. Gruzelier
Affiliation:
Neuropsychology Research Unit, Friern Hospital, London
*
1Address for correspondence: Dr B. T. Kugler, Neuropsychology Research Unit, Villa 2, Friern Hospital, Friern Barnet Road, London N11 3BP
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Synopsis

Higher than normal auditory thresholds were demonstrated in chronic schizophrenic patients. A greater right ear sensitivity than left was exhibited, although right ear superiority diminished with repeated testing over weeks while left ear thresholds remained relatively stable. The results of acoustic impedance measures suggest that these findings are not associated with peripheral outer and middle ear disorders.

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Research Article
Information
Psychological Medicine , Volume 12 , Issue 4 , November 1982 , pp. 775 - 781
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1982

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