An Important Difference Between Hearing and Listening Is That

question 50

Multiple Choice

An important difference between hearing and listening is that

• A) hearing requires full understanding of a message whereas listening is the mere registration of sound.
• B) hearing is the mere registration of sound whereas listening requires full understanding of a message.
• C) hearing can occur even if there is feedback whereas listening cannot occur in the presence of feedback.
• D) hearing cannot occur if there is feedback whereas listening can occur even if there is feedback.

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Definitions:

Left Hemisphere

The left side of the brain, known for controlling language, mathematical computations, and logical reasoning abilities.

Corpus Callosum

A large band of neural fibers connecting the two hemispheres of the brain, facilitating communication between them.

Epilepsy

A brain disorder characterized by unexpected, repeated episodes of seizures, unconsciousness, or sensory disruptions, linked to unusual electrical activity within the brain.

Left Hemisphere

The half of the cerebral cortex that controls the right side of the body, often related to speech and logical reasoning.