Sound waves create a physiological response in which the brain interprets the sound waves and correlates those with a meaning. What is this passive process known as?

Option A
Transmitting

Option B
Hearing

Option C
Reflecting

Option D
Listening

1 answer

The correct answer is Option B: Hearing. Hearing is the passive process through which sound waves are detected and interpreted by the brain, allowing us to perceive sounds without necessarily focusing on or understanding them, which distinguishes it from "listening," a more active process that involves attention and interpretation.