Which of the Following Statements About Hearing and Listening Are

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about hearing and listening are true?

• A) Hearing and listening are synonyms.
• B) Hearing is the act of perceiving sounds, while listening is the act of making a conscious effort to hear.
• C) Hearing and listening both require paralanguage during communication transmission.
• D) By definition, listening is passive, and hearing is active.
• E) Listening is an involuntary behavior, and hearing is a voluntary behavior.

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Definitions:

Conflict

A situation or internal state of discord arising from opposing or incompatible forces, desires, or interests.

Effort Justification

A phenomenon in which individuals rationalize the effort they put into a task by increasing their liking for the outcome, even if it's not what they desired.

Conceptual Validation

The process of confirming that a theoretical concept is accurately reflected or represented in a research study or application.

Rationalizing

The process of explaining an attitude, behavior, or event with logical reasons, often to justify or make it seem reasonable.