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This type of listener tries to monopolize the conversation by switching topics.


A) stage-hogger
B) insensitive listener
C) ambusher
D) defensive listener

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Which listening style is the best defense against being fooled by "pseudo-profound" assertions-statements that sound smart but are misleading or nonsensical?


A) evaluative
B) relational
C) task-oriented
D) mindful

E) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Which type of listener only pays attention to the parts of conversation that are interesting to them?


A) Pseudolistener
B) Defensive listener
C) Insulated listener
D) Selective listener

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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People who exhibit which of the following skills are more likely than others to be hired and promoted?


A) listening
B) writing
C) public speaking
D) persuasion

E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

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To effectively paraphrase a message, one should _________.


A) separate the message from the speaker
B) listen for unexpressed thoughts
C) restate the exact words of the speaker
D) reflect the speaker's thoughts and feelings in different words

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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Alexis is talking to Ryan about the horrible day she had. Ryan responds: "Don't worry. The worst part is over. It will probably get easier from here." What type of supportive response is Ryan using?


A) Paraphrasing
B) Prompting
C) Advising
D) Comforting

E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

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Instead of focusing on the speaker in positive ways, conversational ____________ focus on themselves and their interests.

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Anita had received some upsetting news just before beginning her shift as a server. All evening long, Anita was taking people's orders incorrectly. She was also having trouble listening to her manager's directions. Which reason best explains Anita's poor work performance?


A) She was receiving too much information at once.
B) The noise level in the restaurant was too high.
C) She was doing too many things at once.
D) She was having a problem with psychological noise.

E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

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Glancing at your phone several times during Thanksgiving dinner annoys your grandmother who travelled here from Germany and even made your favorite dessert. She accuses you of not listening to her even though you heard every word. Her annoyance at your listening skills is likely a result of


A) message overload.
B) physiological noise.
C) cultural differences.
D) media influences.

E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

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Listening is a necessary element of which part of the transactional communication model?


A) Feedback
B) Channel
C) Environment
D) Message

E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

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When you go a step further than just connecting with someone, and you try to help them deal with personal dilemmas, you are engaging in ____________ listening.

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Matching -offer suggestions about how the speaker should deal with a problem


A) analyzing response
B) judging response
C) defensive response
D) advising response

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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What is one drawback of relational listening?


A) It can negatively impact the listener's self-concept and self-esteem.
B) It may lead to decreased relational satisfaction.
C) It is difficult for listeners to remain detached.
D) It interferes with both analytical and critical reasoning.

E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

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When asking questions as a way to support another, it's important to


A) ask questions to encourage the person to keep talking.
B) ask questions that distract the person from their troubles.
C) use questions to disguise your suggestions.
D) ask questions to satisfy your own curiosity

E) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

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When we have several browsers open to various social media sites and texting our texting friends to make plans for tonight, all while catching up on work email, we think we are being productive; however, research shows that _________ significantly slows down productivity.

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Kaylin was telling her friend, Amanda, about the drama that happened in the lunchroom yesterday, but Amanda was thinking about the drama in her own life, so Amanda just sat there, not interrupting Kaylin, but not encouraging her either. What kind of faulty listening habit is Amanda displaying?


A) stage-hogging
B) ambushing
C) passive narcissism
D) cultural indifference

E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

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All during class, Deandra was distracted by the construction work going on outside. As a result, she couldn't remember most of the teacher's lecture. Deandra's listening difficulties, in other words, were caused by __________.


A) psychological noise
B) physical noise
C) message overload
D) rapid thought

E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

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In the question-and-answer period following his speech, Will responded: "If I understood your question correctly, you are asking how I interpret the legal battle. Am I correct?" In this instance, Will is __________.


A) equivocating
B) paraphrasing
C) evading the question
D) not listening

E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

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When the brain interprets sound and gives meaning to the sound, it is called ____________.


A) empathizing
B) understanding
C) listening
D) attending

E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

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Annie is listening to her teacher's lecture. It is very important that she remember the material, so she takes extensive notes and jots down the main ideas. What type of listening is Annie engaged in?


A) Analytical
B) Critical
C) Task-oriented
D) Supportive

E) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

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