JAAA CEU Program

The questions on this page refer to Aazh et al, “Psychometric Evaluation of the Misophonia Impact Questionnaire Using a Clinical Population of Patients Seeking Help for Tinnitus, Hyperacusis, and/or Misophonia,” pages 1–12.

Learner Outcomes

Readers of this article should be able to:

• Understand the psychometric properties of the Misophonia Impact Questionnaire (MIQ) and its pediatric version.

• Identify how the MIQ can aid in clinical decision-making regarding the need for therapeutic interventions.

 

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CEU Questions

1. What is a primary characteristic of misophonia, as described in the 2022 consensus paper?

   • Perception of certain sounds as too loud and painful.

   • Fear of losing hearing due to certain sounds.

   • Reduced tolerance to specific sound(s) or stimuli associated with those sounds.

2. Considering the distinctions between misophonia and hyperacusis, which of the following statements best illustrates a critical understanding of how these conditions differ in their impact on individuals?

   • Individuals with hyperacusis react only to loud sounds, while those with misophonia are not affected by sound intensity at all.

   • Misophonia primarily involves emotional responses to specific sounds, regardless of their loudness, whereas hyperacusis involves discomfort related to sound intensity and volume.

   • Both conditions lead to similar symptoms and require the same type of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for effective management.

3. What is the main goal of CBT for patients with misophonia?

   • To reduce the impact of misophonia by managing the patient's reactions to triggers.

   • To completely eliminate the symptoms of misophonia.

   • To treat any underlying psychiatric disorders associated with misophonia.

4. Which age group was used for preliminary and descriptive analyses of the parent version of the MIQ (MIQ-P)?

   • Adults ages 17 and older

   • Children ages 16 and younger

   • Adults ages 21 and older

5. What statistical method was used to calculate confidence intervals for Cronbach's α in the study?

   • Monte Carlo simulation

   • Jackknife resampling

   • Bias-corrected and accelerated (BCA) bootstrap

6. Which item was reported as the most difficult to agree with in the adult MIQ, according to the item-difficulty index?

   • MIQ 6 (“Feeling irritated”)

   • MIQ 4 (“Hearing specific sounds”)

   • MIQ 8 (“Experiencing low mood”)

7. What was the primary purpose of reporting the results for the MIQ-P?

   • To compare the MIQ-P with other similar instruments.

   • To show preliminary properties of the MIQ-P for further examination.

   • To validate the final version of the MIQ-P.

8. What is a noted limitation of the study related to the adult sample and the MIQ?

   • The MIQ was not effective in measuring the impact of misophonia over long periods.

   • The majority of patients with a positive diagnosis of misophonia had high scores on the MIQ.

   • Most participants in the sample reported experiencing both tinnitus and hyperacusis, limiting the study's generalizability.

9. What is one of the primary considerations mentioned in assessing misophonia in pediatric patients using selfreport questionnaires?

   • Children should always complete the questionnaires independently to ensure the validity of the responses.

   • Parents' perceptions can introduce bias, as they may not fully understand the situations where misophonia affects their child.

   • The emotional responses of children are always clearly communicated, making parent input unnecessary.

10. What is one of the primary goals for future research regarding the MIQ, as indicated in the study?

    • To establish test/retest reliability and identify clinically significant changes in MIQ scores.

    • To explore the relationship between MIQ scores and demographic factors such as age and gender.

    • To determine if the MIQ can replace other established misophonia assessment tools entirely.

 

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Artikel online veröffentlicht:
23. Dezember 2024