Evidence across developmental and clinical studies indicates that sensory deprivation impairs cognitive abilities and is linked to long-term neurological and cognitive deficits.
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Maternal deprivation induces alterations in cognitive and cortical function in adulthood
2018 · cited by 33
Maternal deprivation in early life leads to persistent recognition memory impairments and structural alterations in the brain.
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Brain Effects of Environmental Enrichment and Deprivation
2020 · cited by 1
Environmental sensory deprivation is associated with chronic perceptual, cognitive, and social dysfunctions.
Mood and Cognitive Disorders Following Hearing Loss: Impact of Hearing Aid Timing
2026 · cited by 1
Auditory deprivation from hearing loss is linked to cognitive decline, increased cognitive load, and neural reorganization.
Is Age-Related Hearing Loss a Modifiable Risk Factor for Cognitive Decline? Mechanisms, Evidence, and Future Directions.
2026 · cited by 0
Age-related sensory hearing loss is connected to accelerated cognitive decline and alterations in associative brain regions.