The physiological process of perceiving sound is best associated with which of the following terms?
A) listening
B) hearing
C) attending
D) selecting

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Hearing refers to the physiological process of perceiving sound through the ear. Listening involves not only the perception of sound, but also paying attention and interpreting the meaning behind the sound. Attending and selecting refer to the cognitive processes of focusing attention and choosing which stimuli to pay attention to, respectively.

The Physiological Process of Perceiving Sound Is Best Associated with Which