True-or-False Questions

Question 6.14

1. The extent to which information is attended to and received is largely determined by its salience.

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B.

Correct.
Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 114.

Question 6.15

2. Mental bracketing means using verbal and nonverbal behaviors to communicate attention and understanding.

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B.

Correct.
Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 116.

Question 6.16

3. We are more likely to recall our own behavior as negative when remembering an unpleasant encounter.

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B.

Correct.
Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 119.

Question 6.17

4. Paraphrasing involves restating what has already been said.

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B.

Correct.
Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 118.

Question 6.18

5. Most people are adept at adjusting their listening styles.

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B.

Correct.
Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 123.

Question 6.19

6. “Every good boy deserves fudge” is a mnemonic for remembering the notes on a treble clef staff (EGBDF).

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B.

Correct.
Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 119.

Question 6.20

7. To be an active listener, one must be comfortable using all four listening styles, depending on the situation at hand.

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B.

Correct.
Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 123.

Question 6.21

8. Men are more likely than women to use content-oriented listening styles.

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B.

Correct.
Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 123.

Question 6.22

9. A provocateur is someone who practices aggressive listening online.

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B.

Correct.
Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 127.

Question 6.23

10. In collectivistic cultures, people- and content-oriented listening styles are emphasized.

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B.

Correct.
Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 124.

Question 6.24

11. The best strategy for dealing with an aggressive listener is to challenge them.

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B.

Correct.
Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 127.

Question 6.25

12. Americans typically exhibit people- and content-oriented listening styles.

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B.

Correct.
Incorrect. The answer can be found on pages 124 - 125.

Question 6.26

13. Eavesdropping is listening in on private conversations.

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B.

Correct.
Incorrect. The answer can be found on page 126.