Question ID:PT88 S4 Q3 Passage:Audiologist: What is often considered age-related hearing loss is really the accumulated damage of long-term exposure to loud noise. This is demonstrated by studies of remote populations, who have little exposure to loud noise. These studies found that age-related hearing loss in these populations was limited or nonexistent. Stem:Which one of the following, if true, most strengthens the audiologist's argument? Correct Answer Choice:BChoice A:Ancient medical texts describe methods of treating hearing loss. Choice B:Among remote populations, those people who lived for several years in urban areas show more age-related hearing loss than those who have always lived in remote areas. Choice C:Those who live in urban areas typically become so accustomed to low-level background noise that they are unaware they are hearing it. Choice D:Age-related hearing loss can make it difficult for people to participate in conversations that occur in social settings with more than two or three people. Choice E:Those who work in environments in which they are regularly exposed to loud noise tend not to wear ear protection unless they are required to.