Exam 3: Listening  

People spend more time __________ than in any other communication activity.

Research indicates that even when we listen carefully, we understand and retain only about halowhat we hear.

Matt's political science professor announces that next week there will be a guest lecture by peace activist Rachel Phelps entitled "The History oWar, the Prospects for Peace." Matt decides to skip class that day, saying to himself, "What can a peace activist possibly tell me about war?" What aspect opoor listening identified in your textbook is Matt exhibiting in this example?

Which othe following is included among the four major causes opoor listening discussed in your textbook?

One othe major barriers to effective communication is that the brain can process words much faster than a speaker can talk.

Fletcher is listening for pleasure as a friend discusses her trip to Australia. According to your textbook, Fletcher is engaged in __________ listening.

According to your textbook, when you evaluate the evidence in a persuasive speech, you are engaged in _______________ listening.

Nuzhat is listening to provide emotional support to her friend Sousan, who is talking about the health oher aging parents. According to your textbook, Nuzhat is engaged in __________ listening.

Ted is listening to the introduction oJanine's speech when he thinks to himself, "Man, this is really going to be boring." What aspect opoor listening identified in your textbook is Ted exhibiting in this example?

Active listeners give their undivided attention to the speaker in a genuine effort to understand her or his point oview.

People spend more time _______________ than in any other communication activity.

Andrew went to hear a speech by a community leader he very much admired. He took a notebook and pen and, during the speech, wrote down everything he could from the speech. When he got home later, he reviewed his notes and could barely make sense out othem. What went wrong?

According to your textbook, one way to focus your listening is to

Which othe following is one othe four major causes opoor listening discussed in your textbook?

Leon is listening to his chemistry instructor review the steps for this week's lab assignment. Because Leon has to understand and follow these directions carefully, your textbook would say he is engaged in __________ listening.

According to your textbook, listening to evaluate a message for purposes oaccepting it or rejecting it is known as _______________ listening.

What does your textbook say is the first step to improving your listening skills?

People spend more time listening than in any other communicative activity.

Concentrating on details is an excellent way to become a better listener.

While the governor spoke about the need to regulate e-cigarettes, Max listened carefully and evaluated the governor's evidence. Max was engaged in _______________ listening.