Which of the Following Is an Example of Hearing Rather

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of hearing rather than listening?

• A) He heard what she said and responded with an appropriate answer.
• B) The sound of firecrackers filled the nighttime air.
• C) He heard the sound outside and decided that the noise must have been a car accident.
• D) She heard his cry for help and reacted by immediately calling the rescue squad.

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Definitions:

Attentional Networks

Systems in the brain that selectively process specific types of information and are responsible for maintaining focus, managing sensory inputs, and controlling responses.

Cholinergic Agonists

Substances that mimic the action of acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter, thereby stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system.

Deep Brain Stimulation

A neurosurgical procedure involving the implantation of a medical device called a brain pacemaker, which sends electrical impulses to specific parts of the brain to treat movement and psychiatric disorders.

Dopamine Antagonists

Drugs that block dopamine receptors, often used to treat psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.