Speech-Reception Threshold: Decoding How We Hear Our World
SPEECH-RECEPTION THRESHOLD (SRT) The Speech-Reception Threshold (SRT) is a fundamental measurement utilized within the field of audiology, defined precisely as the lowest sound level, measured in decibels hearing level (dB HL), at which a listener can correctly identify and repeat 50 percent of simple speech material. This metric is not merely a measure of sound […]
Simple Reaction Time: Measuring Your Mental Speed
Introduction to the Acronym SRT The abbreviation SRT stands as a key term within two distinct yet critically important scientific disciplines: cognitive psychology and audiology. Depending on the context of its usage, SRT refers either to Simple Reaction Time, a fundamental metric used to assess the speed of cognitive processing and neurophysiological function, or to […]