alleryBarthes called hearing a physiological phenomenon and listening a:
APhysical reflex
BWritten skill
CMechanical habit
DPsychological act
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Psychological act
1. Roland Barthes distinguished hearing from listening.
2. Hearing is a physiological phenomenon.
3. Listening is a psychological act, done by choice.
**Why not the others:** A physical reflex and a mechanical habit describe hearing, and listening is not a written skill.
_Source: Wikipedia, "Listening", section "Interpersonal listening" (revision 1373457535)_
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