'Selective hearing' isn't a choice, scientists reveal — it's a real neurological process

'Selective hearing' isn't a choice, scientists reveal — it's a real neurological process

Scientists explain that selective hearing isn't just ignoring someone, but a real neurological process that helps the brain filter important sounds — and it worsens with hearing loss.

'Selective hearing' isn't a choice, scientists reveal — it's a real neurological process | Fox Wilmington WSFX-TV

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! You may think your spouse’s “selective hearing” is a choice — but science argues otherwise. The phenomenon of selective hearing is more than choosing when or when not to listen, according to a recent article by Dr. Stella Fulman at Audiology Island in New York. “Selective hearing is the brain’s ability to prioritize and process certain auditory stimuli over others,” she wrote. “It enables individuals t…