Listening Is

question 116

Multiple Choice

Listening is

• A) a passive process of perceiving a sound.
• B) a culturally sensitive process of interpretation.
• C) sound waves striking the eardrum.
• D) an active process of assigning meaning to sounds.
• E) an accommodation to the transmission and reception of messages.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Factors

Elements related to mental processes such as perception, memory, judgment, and reasoning that influence behavior and emotions.

Maladaptive Beliefs

Beliefs or thought patterns that are counterproductive or harmful, often contributing to psychological distress and impaired functioning.

Interpretive Biases

Cognitive biases that affect the way individuals perceive and interpret information.