Question 1

If Simon Cowell,a judge on "America's Got Talent," listens specifically to a contestant's vocal quality,what listening function is he demonstrating?

Accepted Answer

A)  listening to discern 
B)  listening to appreciate 
C)  listening to support 
D)  listening to analyze 
E)  listening to comprehend 
A)  listening to discern 
B)  listening to appreciate 
C)  listening to support 
D)  listening to analyze 
E)  listening to comprehend A

Question 2

Effective listeners are able to switch between the four listening styles,using the style most appropriate to the context.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

When listening to a lecture in class you are most likely listening to

Accepted Answer

A)  comprehend. 
B)  provide support. 
C)  appreciate. 
D)  discern. 
E)  none of the options are correct. 
A)  comprehend. 
B)  provide support. 
C)  appreciate. 
D)  discern. 
E)  none of the options are correct. A

Question 4

Women are more likely to use time-oriented and action-oriented listening styles.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Using the phrase "EGBDF" to recall the notes on a music scale is called

Accepted Answer

A)  mental-bracketing. 
B)  mnemonics. 
C)  paraphrasing. 
D)  backchannel cues. 
E)  perception checking. 
A)  mental-bracketing. 
B)  mnemonics. 
C)  paraphrasing. 
D)  backchannel cues. 
E)  perception checking.

Question 6

What listening strategy would you recommend to your friend who seems to be practicing selective listening because he can't seem to pay attention in his interpersonal communication class as his mind and attention often wander?

Accepted Answer

A)  provide more feedback 
B)  use pseudo-listening 
C)  listen to everything 
D)  avoid multitasking with mediated communication 
E)  use backchannel cues 
A)  provide more feedback 
B)  use pseudo-listening 
C)  listen to everything 
D)  avoid multitasking with mediated communication 
E)  use backchannel cues

Question 7

To more effectively use feedback,one can make it

Accepted Answer

A)  obvious. 
B)  appropriate. 
C)  positive. 
D)  immediate. 
E)  all of the options are correct. 
A)  obvious. 
B)  appropriate. 
C)  positive. 
D)  immediate. 
E)  all of the options are correct.

Question 8

Listeners who behave as effective listeners though they are not._______

Accepted Answer

The answer of Listeners who behave as effective listeners though...

Question 9

If your friend Sheila is a very animated communicator and active listener,when she listens to you give a recounting of your day she often responds with nonverbal and verbal cues including "ah-ha," "yes," and "okay." What listening strategy is Sheila using?

Accepted Answer

A)  feedback 
B)  empathizing 
C)  backchannel cues 
D)  paraphrasing 
E)  multitasking 
A)  feedback 
B)  empathizing 
C)  backchannel cues 
D)  paraphrasing 
E)  multitasking

Question 10

What is true about remembering?

Accepted Answer

A)  mnemonics have been shown to decrease our ability to remember 
B)  we cannot increase our ability to remember 
C)  it plays a minimal role in the listening process 
D)  it is an important measure of listening effectiveness 
E)  none of the options are correct 
A)  mnemonics have been shown to decrease our ability to remember 
B)  we cannot increase our ability to remember 
C)  it plays a minimal role in the listening process 
D)  it is an important measure of listening effectiveness 
E)  none of the options are correct

Question 11

Listening is a comprehensive six-step process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

If Bri texts,posts messages on Facebook,and plays Candy Crush while listening when you to speak to her,she is

Accepted Answer

A)  multitasking. 
B)  action-oriented listening. 
C)  aggressive listening. 
D)  pseudo-listening. 
E)  selective listening. 
A)  multitasking. 
B)  action-oriented listening. 
C)  aggressive listening. 
D)  pseudo-listening. 
E)  selective listening.

Question 13

Listening is a passive activity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

If Mark,who is concerned his girlfriend is still angry with him after a recent fight,carefully listens to not only the words she is saying but how they are said,he is demonstrating

Accepted Answer

A)  listening to support. 
B)  listening to appreciate. 
C)  listening to discern. 
D)  listening to comprehend. 
E)  listening to analyze. 
A)  listening to support. 
B)  listening to appreciate. 
C)  listening to discern. 
D)  listening to comprehend. 
E)  listening to analyze.

Question 15

While men tend to be action- or task-oriented listeners,women tend to favor people-oriented or relational listening.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Active listening involves

Accepted Answer

A)  controlling factors that impede attention. 
B)  providing clear,timely feedback. 
C)  devoting effort to improve recall. 
D)  developing awareness of your listening functions and styles. 
E)  all of the answers are correct. 
A)  controlling factors that impede attention. 
B)  providing clear,timely feedback. 
C)  devoting effort to improve recall. 
D)  developing awareness of your listening functions and styles. 
E)  all of the answers are correct.

Question 17

While listening to a grieving friend,it would be wise to avoid

Accepted Answer

A)  maintaining silence. 
B)  being present and attentive. 
C)  using people-oriented listening. 
D)  providing positive feedback. 
E)  pseudo-listening. 
A)  maintaining silence. 
B)  being present and attentive. 
C)  using people-oriented listening. 
D)  providing positive feedback. 
E)  pseudo-listening.

Question 18

In class you sit up front and act as if you are really listening by maintaining eye contact and nodding in agreement with your instructor;however,your mind is far away and not focused on the lecture.You are demonstrating

Accepted Answer

A)  passive listening. 
B)  active listening. 
C)  selective listening. 
D)  narcissistic listening. 
E)  pseudo-listening. 
A)  passive listening. 
B)  active listening. 
C)  selective listening. 
D)  narcissistic listening. 
E)  pseudo-listening.

Question 19

Your text suggests that pseudo-listening is

Accepted Answer

A)  effective. 
B)  appropriate. 
C)  active. 
D)  unethical. 
E)  inactive. 
A)  effective. 
B)  appropriate. 
C)  active. 
D)  unethical. 
E)  inactive.

Question 20

Which of the following is considered ineffective listening?

Accepted Answer

A)  hearing 
B)  remembering 
C)  selective listening 
D)  interpreting 
E)  responding 
A)  hearing 
B)  remembering 
C)  selective listening 
D)  interpreting 
E)  responding

If Simon Cowell,a judge on "America's Got Talent," listens specifically to a contestant's vocal quality,what listening function is he demonstrating?

Effective listeners are able to switch between the four listening styles,using the style most appropriate to the context.

When listening to a lecture in class you are most likely listening to

Women are more likely to use time-oriented and action-oriented listening styles.

Using the phrase "EGBDF" to recall the notes on a music scale is called

What listening strategy would you recommend to your friend who seems to be practicing selective listening because he can't seem to pay attention in his interpersonal communication class as his mind and attention often wander?

To more effectively use feedback,one can make it

Listeners who behave as effective listeners though they are not._______

If your friend Sheila is a very animated communicator and active listener,when she listens to you give a recounting of your day she often responds with nonverbal and verbal cues including "ah-ha," "yes," and "okay." What listening strategy is Sheila using?

What is true about remembering?

Listening is a comprehensive six-step process.

If Bri texts,posts messages on Facebook,and plays Candy Crush while listening when you to speak to her,she is

Listening is a passive activity.

If Mark,who is concerned his girlfriend is still angry with him after a recent fight,carefully listens to not only the words she is saying but how they are said,he is demonstrating

While men tend to be action- or task-oriented listeners,women tend to favor people-oriented or relational listening.

Active listening involves

While listening to a grieving friend,it would be wise to avoid

In class you sit up front and act as if you are really listening by maintaining eye contact and nodding in agreement with your instructor;however,your mind is far away and not focused on the lecture.You are demonstrating

Your text suggests that pseudo-listening is

Which of the following is considered ineffective listening?

Introduction to Communication

Self and Perception

Mediated Communication

Understanding Culture

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Managing Conflict

Principles of Interpersonal Communication

Managing Interpersonal Relationships

Small Group Communication

Leadership in Group Communication

Preparing Your Speech

Composing Your Speech

Delivering Your Speech

Informative Speeches

Persuasive Speeches

Interviewing Techniques and Strategies

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Exam 7: Active Listening

If Simon Cowell,a judge on "America's Got Talent," listens specifically to a contestant's vocal quality,what listening function is he demonstrating?

Effective listeners are able to switch between the four listening styles,using the style most appropriate to the context.

When listening to a lecture in class you are most likely listening to

Women are more likely to use time-oriented and action-oriented listening styles.

Using the phrase "EGBDF" to recall the notes on a music scale is called

What listening strategy would you recommend to your friend who seems to be practicing selective listening because he can't seem to pay attention in his interpersonal communication class as his mind and attention often wander?

To more effectively use feedback,one can make it

Listeners who behave as effective listeners though they are not._______

If your friend Sheila is a very animated communicator and active listener,when she listens to you give a recounting of your day she often responds with nonverbal and verbal cues including "ah-ha," "yes," and "okay." What listening strategy is Sheila using?

What is true about remembering?

Listening is a comprehensive six-step process.

If Bri texts,posts messages on Facebook,and plays Candy Crush while listening when you to speak to her,she is

Listening is a passive activity.

If Mark,who is concerned his girlfriend is still angry with him after a recent fight,carefully listens to not only the words she is saying but how they are said,he is demonstrating

While men tend to be action- or task-oriented listeners,women tend to favor people-oriented or relational listening.

Active listening involves

While listening to a grieving friend,it would be wise to avoid

In class you sit up front and act as if you are really listening by maintaining eye contact and nodding in agreement with your instructor;however,your mind is far away and not focused on the lecture.You are demonstrating

Your text suggests that pseudo-listening is

Which of the following is considered ineffective listening?

Introduction to Communication

Self and Perception

Mediated Communication

Understanding Culture

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Managing Conflict

Principles of Interpersonal Communication

Managing Interpersonal Relationships

Small Group Communication

Leadership in Group Communication

Preparing Your Speech

Composing Your Speech

Delivering Your Speech

Informative Speeches

Persuasive Speeches

Interviewing Techniques and Strategies

Filters