Question 1

Active listening can be defined as involved listening with a purpose.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is an inference?

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A)   I see that road is narrow and curvy.
B)   There is no shoulder, and there is no centerline.
C)   The road appears dangerous for ordinary travel.
D)   The trees grow close to the road, thus reducing light.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 3

A person responds by asking, "Are you suggesting that I am not doing my job on this project?" You could classify the response as an example of defensiveness.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The main goal of empathic listening is to understand what the other person is saying.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

You have to give a speech on Hawaii. Which of the following sources would have the best source credibility?

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A)   a classmate's friend who watched a TV show about the islands
B)   you, because you want to go there
C)   a friend who just got back from vacationing there
D)   a tabloid that reported two celebrities were staying at a Hawaiian resortE) A) and C)
F) B) and D) C

Question 6

Explain the role of working memory in the listening process.

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Question 7

When you paraphrase the speaker's message and intent, ask questions, or invite corrections, you are

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A)   encountering a barrier to listening.
B)   checking your understanding or perception of the speaker.
C)   engaging in listening for enjoyment.
D)   employing nonverbal listening behaviors.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Explain the five kinds of distractions that are called noise.

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Question 9

List and explain at least five nonverbal skills of effective listening.

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1. Eye contact: Maintaining good eye contact shows the speaker that you are engaged and interested in what they are saying.

2. Body language: Open and relaxed body language, such as facing the speaker and nodding occasionally, demonstrates that you are receptive to their message.

3. Facial expressions: Smiling, frowning, or showing other appropriate facial expressions can convey empathy and understanding to the speaker.

4. Posture: Sitting or standing in a relaxed and attentive manner can signal to the speaker that you are fully present and focused on their words.

5. Gestures: Using appropriate hand gestures or other nonverbal cues can show the speaker that you are actively processing and responding to their message.

Question 10

One of the suggestions for being a better listener in the workplace is to "plan for nuggets." The strategy recommended for doing this involves

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A)   being empathetic when listening to others.
B)   asking others to provide you with feedback.
C)   considering the source of the message.
D)   using a separate column in your notes.E) A) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 11

The warrant is the part of an argument where evidence is agreed upon by the speaker and listener.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which part of the listening process is responsible for interpreting and assigning meaning to stimuli?

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A)   attention
B)   working memory
C)   short-term memory
D)   long-term memoryE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Write an essay in which you define active listening.

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Question 14

"You wouldn't think that way if you had been a cop as long as I have" is an example of experiential superiority.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Tinnitus is something that would be most likely to affect your

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A)   nonverbal gestures.
B)   listening.
C)   hearing.
D)   speaking.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C) C

Question 16

Global polls of Internet use show that people typically spend over 1.5 hours on social media each day.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Write an essay in which you reveal the answer to the question, "What is critical thinking?"

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Question 18

The lecture cues that indicate main and subordinate points are called importance cues.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Critical listening and critical thinking both involve gathering information, ideas, or arguments; establishing a basis for evaluation; and applying those standards to the information and ideas you have gathered.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

List and explain three ways in which you can check your understanding of a speaker.

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Global polls of Internet use show that people typically spend over 1.5 hours on social media each day.

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