The Adage "We Have Two Ears but Only One Mouth

question 55

Multiple Choice

The adage "We have two ears but only one mouth" means that:

• A)listening is easier than speaking.
• B)listening is twice as important as speaking.
• C)we should be most concerned with our ability to speak.
• D)we should speak out whenever we have the chance.
• E)with two ears we can pay attention to two things at once.

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Definitions:

Agonist

An agonist is a chemical or drug that binds to receptors in the brain and activates them, often mimicking the action of naturally occurring substances.

GABA

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid, a chief inhibitory neurotransmitter in the mammalian central nervous system, playing a key role in reducing neuronal excitability.

Anxiety Reduction

The process of lessening or alleviating feelings of anxiety, stress, or worry, which can be achieved through various therapeutic techniques, relaxation methods, or medications.

Antagonist

In physiology and pharmacology, a substance that inhibits or counteracts the action of a neurotransmitter or hormone; in literature, a character or force opposing the protagonist.