Multiple Choice Questions

Question 6.1

1. Which of the following is NOT part of the listening process?

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Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 113.

Question 6.2

2. Which of the following concepts involves interpreting another person’s communication by comparing newly received information to past knowledge?

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Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 117.

Question 6.3

3. Habitually multitasking online is likely to cause which of the following?

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Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 115.

Question 6.4

4. Which of the following rules should NOT be followed to effectively display positive feedback during interpersonal encounters?

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Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 118.

Question 6.5

5. Which of the following statements about paraphrasing is correct?

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Incorrect. The answer can be found on pages 118 - 119.

Question 6.6

6. Eloise called her best friend, Keisha, in a fit of rage after finding out that her roommate forgot the pay their rent. Eloise explained that her roommate was thoughtless, irresponsible, and stupid. Keisha listened quietly because she understood that Eloise just needed to vent. Which of the following was Keisha’s purpose for listening?

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Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 121.

Question 6.7

7. Which of the following is an example of listening to discern?

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Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 121.

Question 6.8

8. Suze enjoys participating in the book club at her local library because it gives her the opportunity to learn about and discuss complex topics. Which of the following listening styles does Suze’s behavior illustrate?

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Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 123.

Question 6.9

9. Renaldo dislikes attending school board meetings because he finds the board members’ speeches pointless and repetitive. Renaldo’s listening style in this situation would best be described as which of the following?

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Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 122.

Question 6.10

10. Which of the following is the best strategy for overcoming selective listening?

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Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 125.

Question 6.11

11. Which of the following types of ineffective listening is characterized by attending to what others have to say for the sole purpose of attacking them?

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Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 127.

Question 6.12

12. No matter what any given conversation is about, Fuyu either tries to change the subject to herself and her interests, or she gets angry and pouts. Which of the following best describes Fuyu’s type of listening?

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Incorrect. The answer can be found on pages 127 - 128.

Question 6.13

13. Intentionally and systematically setting up a situation in order to listen to a private conversation is called which of the following?

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Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 126.