Which term denotes partial or total inability to hear sounds?

• A. Hearing Loss
• B. Impaired Vision
• C. Active Listening
• D. Attitudes

Answer: (A)

Hearing loss is the term that denotes partial or total inability to hear sounds. It spans from reduced hearing sensitivity in one or both ears to complete deafness. This differs from impaired vision, which concerns sight, not hearing. Active listening is about how someone processes and responds to what they hear—a skill, not a measure of hearing ability. Attitudes refer to a person’s dispositions and are unrelated to sensory function. So the term that best fits the description is hearing loss.