With the windows down and the stereo playing loudly, you are driving down the freeway to your friend's house. When you arrive there you ask your friend to speak louder because you are having trouble hearing. This is an example of
A) Conduction deafness.
B) Nerve deafness.
C) Permanent threshold shift.
D) Temporary threshold shift.

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This is an example of temporary threshold shift, as the exposure to loud music while driving caused a temporary decrease in hearing ability.

With the Windows Down and the Stereo Playing Loudly, You