hearing discrimination
[/ˈhɪərɪŋ dɪˌskrɪmɪˈneɪʃən/]
nounpl: hearing discriminations
discriminação auditiva
1. The ability to distinguish between different sounds or auditory stimuli; the capacity to perceive differences in pitch, volume, or tone
The hearing discrimination test revealed that the child could differentiate between similar phonetic sounds.
O teste de discriminação auditiva revelou que a criança conseguia diferenciar entre sons fonéticos semelhantes.
2. Unfair treatment or prejudice against individuals based on their hearing ability or deaf/hard of hearing status
The company faced legal action for hearing discrimination when they refused to hire qualified deaf applicants.
A empresa enfrentou ação legal por discriminação auditiva quando se recusou a contratar candidatos surdos qualificados.
3. In audiology, the psychoacoustic ability to detect differences between sounds or to perceive auditory distinctions
Auditory processing disorder affects hearing discrimination and the brain's ability to process sound information.
O transtorno do processamento auditivo afeta a discriminação auditiva e a capacidade do cérebro de processar informações sonoras.
In the USA, hearing discrimination is both a clinical/audiological term and a civil rights issue, particularly in employment law and education under the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). In Brazil, 'discriminação auditiva' is primarily used in speech-language pathology and education contexts, though disability discrimination is increasingly addressed through legal frameworks. The term carries significant weight in discussions of inclusion and accessibility.
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