Ester Benzaquén

Auditory Working Memory and Sound Segregation Ability Predict Speech-in-Noise in Adult Cochlear Implant Users

This study shows that auditory working memory and sound segregation ability predict speech-in-noise performance in cochlear implant users, even after accounting for peripheral processing abilities.

Prior expectation shapes the emotional response to sounds: behavioural and neural correlates

The paper shows prior expectations influence perceived aversiveness of sounds, with neural correlates in P3/LPP components and alpha-beta oscillations.

Auditory Working Memory Mediates the Relationship between Musical Sophistication and Speech-in-noise Perception

The role of attention in the generation of anticipatory potentials to affective stimuli: an ERP and source analysis study

This study investigates anticipatory EEG signals to affective stimuli, finding that negativity reflects attentional resource allocation rather than emotional content.

Auditory-cognitive determinants of speech-in-noise perception: structural equation modelling of a large sample

The paper uses structural equation modelling to show age and central auditory processing are key determinants of speech-in-noise perception, with PTA and non-verbal reasoning influencing SIN through CAP.

Neural entrainment to pitch changes of auditory targets in noise

The paper investigates neural entrainment to pitch changes in auditory targets in noise, showing similar patterns for speech and non-linguistic stimuli, with potential clinical biomarker implications.

Predicting speech-in-noise ability with static and dynamic auditory figure-ground analysis using structural equation modelling

This study shows that dynamic auditory figure-ground analysis better predicts speech-in-noise ability than static analysis, with combined measures outperforming age and hearing sensitivity.

British Version of the Iowa Test of Consonant Perception

The paper develops a UK version of the Iowa Test of Consonant Perception (B-ITCP) and validates its reliability and validity for speech-in-noise testing.

Relationships between migraine and interoception: normal accuracy but altered sensibility and behaviour

This study investigates interoception differences in migraineurs, finding altered behavior and confidence but not accuracy in heartbeat detection tasks.

EEG Responses to Auditory Figure-Ground Perception

The paper evaluates EEG measures for auditory figure-ground perception and speech-in-noise processing, finding enhanced responses for figure detection under distraction.