Have you ever consciously chosen to only hear what you wanted to hear?

Answer 1

I don't think it's possible to 'consciously' hear only what you want to hear. That implies you're aware enough recognize and yet tune out what you don't want to hear which calls upon your short term memory to do tricks it ain't prepared for. I am, however, certain that people manipulate what they hear to serve their own purposes. That, I'm guilty of.

Answer 2

Yes. Its called selective hearing.

Answer 3

Great question. Yes I have and unfortunately, I should have listened to what I didnt want to hear.

Answer 4

Not consciously, no. I just don't listen half the time.

Answer 5

Yes. I do it all the time when multiple people are talking or there is a radio and a telelvision on at the same time. I also do this when my mom is talking on occassion! ;)

Answer 6

yes when I drink! I swear this girl was talking crap behind my back but then I found out she didn't even know my name so I am not sure how I heard her say my name several times. very funny I think i almost kicked her ***!

Answer 7

Indeed, I have. In fact that's why I prefer to feel instead of think my way through life these days, no more ambiguity.

Answer 8

yes! My favorite line; "I can't think about that today, I'll go crazy if I do. I'll think about that tomorrow." --Scarlett O'Hara
Basically--the hands over the ears--I don't want to hear it routine.

Answer 9

i think we all have at one time and point in our lives

Answer 10

I don't but I swear my mother has.