Listening

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Hearing

Auditory system

Auditory cortex Auditory evoked potentials Acoustic nerve Ear

Psychophysics

Acoustics Audiology Audiometers Audiometry Auditory acuity Auditory discrimination Auditory localization Auditory masking Auditory stimulation Auditory thresholds

Auditory perception

Auditory displays Auditory feedback Auditory hallucinations Loudness perception Music perception Pitch perception Speech perception

Other aspects

Auditory displays Listening (interpersonal)

Clinical issues

Ear disorders Hearing disorders Hearing impairment Deaf Cochlear implants Hearing aids Tinnitus

Main article: Auditory perception

Listening is the act of paying attention to auditory stimulation. At its simplest level it is synonymous with auditory perception.

At a more complex level listening is related to understanding what is heard, this is particulary true in conversations and interpersonal communication

Types of interpersonal listening

• Active listening
• Informational listening
• Reflective listening

Listening in conversation

Effective listening in conversation is a social skill

See also

• Listening comprehension
• Listening problems