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:

Retrograde Amnesia

A condition in which a person loses memories of events that occurred before a traumatic event.

Anterograde Amnesia

A condition in which the ability to form new memories following the onset of amnesia is impaired or lost, while long-term memories from before the amnesia remain accessible.

Head Injury

Physical trauma to the head leading to brain damage, which can affect a person's cognitive functions, physical abilities, or emotional behavior.

Hippocampal Region

A complex brain structure embedded deep into temporal lobe, playing a major role in learning and memory.