You Are Engaging in Selective Listening When You Tune Out

question 38

Short Answer

You are engaging in selective listening when you tune out a speaker until you hear a word or phrase that gets your attention once more.

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Definitions:

Lithium

A chemical element often used in the treatment of bipolar disorder, affecting the flow of sodium through nerve and muscle cells.

Electroconvulsive Therapy

A psychiatric treatment involving electrically induced seizures to provide relief from severe mental illnesses.

Prognosis

A medical term referring to the predicted outcome or course of a disease, including chances of recovery.

Relapse

A return to a previous state of illness or negative behavior after a period of improvement.