Listening

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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

Contents 1 Types of interpersonal listening 1.1 Listening in conversation 1.2 Listening in clinical psychology and counselling 2 See also

[edit] Types of interpersonal listening

• Active listening
• Informational listening

[edit] Listening in conversation

Effective listening in conversation is a social skill

[edit] Listening in clinical psychology and counselling

[edit] See also

• Listening comprehension
• Listening problems