For frequencies between 4,000 and 8,000 Hz,audiograms indicate that
A)30-year-olds hear better than 60-year-olds.
B)60-year-olds hear better than 40-year-olds.
C)60-year-olds hear as well as 30-year-olds.

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Audiograms show that age-related hearing loss (presbycusis) tends to affect higher frequencies first, with the loss being most noticeable above 4,000 Hz. Therefore, 30-year-olds typically have better hearing in this frequency range than 60-year-olds.

For Frequencies Between 4,000 and 8,000 Hz,audiograms Indicate That