alleryRoland Barthes distinguished hearing from listening. How did he describe listening?
AA physiological event
BA psychological act
CA reflex of the ear
DA form of obeying
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. A psychological act
1. Barthes said hearing is physiological.
2. Listening is a psychological act done by choice, an interpretation of what is heard.
3. Listening also differs from obeying.
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