Which term describes the listening approach that helps a listener identify one voice or sound when many are present?

Which term describes the listening approach that helps a listener identify one voice or sound when many are present?

• A. Eulogy
• B. Discriminative listening
• C. Empathetic listening
• D. Euphemism

Answer: (B)

Discriminative listening is the ability to pick out one voice or sound from many. It focuses on distinguishing auditory signals by noticing differences in features like pitch, tone, tempo, and articulation, so you can isolate the target sound from background noise. For example, in a crowded room you can tune in to a friend's voice and ignore others. The other terms don’t describe this skill: a eulogy is a speech praising someone, empathetic listening is about understanding the speaker’s feelings, and euphemism is a mild or indirect expression rather than a listening approach.

Discriminative listening is the ability to pick out one voice or sound from many. It focuses on distinguishing auditory signals by noticing differences in features like pitch, tone, tempo, and articulation, so you can isolate the target sound from background noise. For example, in a crowded room you can tune in to a friend's voice and ignore others. The other terms don’t describe this skill: a eulogy is a speech praising someone, empathetic listening is about understanding the speaker’s feelings, and euphemism is a mild or indirect expression rather than a listening approach.