Binaural sound lateralizes to the ear receiving the louder signal

Evidence

For unilateral hearing losses, the audiologist can apply the Stenger test, which is based on the principles of lateralization. The test relies on the psychoacoustic principle that a listener will lateralize a binaurally presented sound to the ear with the louder sound. When applying the Stenger test, the audiologist presents stimuli to both ears: The sound in the bet- ter ear is presented 10 dB above audiometric threshold (10 dB SL). — Jennifer Lentz, Psychoacoustics- Perception of Normal…, 1767

Categorization

• DEFINE: Defines the Stenger test and its underlying lateralization principle.