Question 13 of 30
What is the fundamental difference between listening and hearing?
A
Listening is conscious and hearing is mechanical
B
Listening is natural and hearing is physical
C
Listening is mechanical and hearing is normal
D
Listening is conscious and hearing is effortless
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option A: Listening is conscious and hearing is mechanical.
Hearing is a physiological process of detecting sound vibrations, whereas listening is a conscious, active process of interpreting and understanding those sounds. Effective communication requires listening, not just the physical act of hearing.