Question

What distinguishes listening from hearing?

• A. Listening is an active mental process; hearing is physical
• B. Hearing is an intentional act, while listening is an involuntary reflex.
• C. Listening is merely the perception of sound waves, whereas hearing involves the interpretation of meaning.
• D. Hearing primarily uses the brain for analysis, while listening only involves the ears.

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Listening is an active mental process; hearing is physical

• Hearing is simply the perception of sound — a passive, biological activity.

• Listening, on the other hand, is active and requires mental effort — it involves:

  • Paying attention

  • Understanding meaning

  • Interpreting and responding appropriately