Question 1

When someone listens closely in order to use a speaker's words against her, this is___________ listening.

Accepted Answer

combative

Question 2

As Margaret confides in Sam, he listens without judging her. He is engaged in

Accepted Answer

A)  receiver apprehension. 
B)  focused listening. 
C)  the remembering stage of listening. 
D)  ad hominem reasoning. 
A)  receiver apprehension. 
B)  focused listening. 
C)  the remembering stage of listening. 
D)  ad hominem reasoning. B

Question 3

Workplaces and doctors' offices are contexts in which the primary listening goal is most likely to be

Accepted Answer

A)  combative listening. 
B)  insulated listening. 
C)  informational listening. 
D)  selective listening. 
A)  combative listening. 
B)  insulated listening. 
C)  informational listening. 
D)  selective listening. C

Question 4

"Biology classes are hard at this college; my roommate failed Bio last year." This statement is an example of which logical fallacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  ad hominem 
B)  ad verecundiam 
C)  hasty generalization 
D)  false dichotomy 
A)  ad hominem 
B)  ad verecundiam 
C)  hasty generalization 
D)  false dichotomy

Question 5

When you try to understand the speaker's frame of reference, and when the goal of your listening is to help the speaker handle a problem, your listening is _________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When you try to understand the speaker's...

Question 6

Which of the following is recommended when preparing to listen in the classroom?

Accepted Answer

A)  Finish reading assignments after the class is finished; this will force you to listen more carefully. 
B)  Try to get 9 hours of sleep. 
C)  Focus on internal noise so you can work through personal problems. 
D)  Listen defensively. 
A)  Finish reading assignments after the class is finished; this will force you to listen more carefully. 
B)  Try to get 9 hours of sleep. 
C)  Focus on internal noise so you can work through personal problems. 
D)  Listen defensively.

Question 7

Which of the following are differences between hearing and listening?

Accepted Answer

A)  Listening is a passive activity; hearing requires effort. 
B)  Listening is active; hearing is passive. 
C)  Listening will occur any time functioning ears are in the presence of sound waves. 
D)  Hearing and listening are the same activity; there are no differences. 
A)  Listening is a passive activity; hearing requires effort. 
B)  Listening is active; hearing is passive. 
C)  Listening will occur any time functioning ears are in the presence of sound waves. 
D)  Hearing and listening are the same activity; there are no differences.

Question 8

People who focus on details, facts, and evidence are ___________-oriented listeners.

Accepted Answer

The answer of People who focus on details, facts, and...

Question 9

During class, Caitlyn asks her teacher, "Will this be on the test?" When the teacher answers, "No," Caitlyn tunes out the rest of class. Her behavior is

Accepted Answer

A)  imitation listening. 
B)  selective listening. 
C)  informational listening. 
D)  defensive listening. 
A)  imitation listening. 
B)  selective listening. 
C)  informational listening. 
D)  defensive listening.

Question 10

Speakers who are more likely to present both sides of an argument are showing

Accepted Answer

A)  character. 
B)  charisma. 
C)  competence. 
D)  compassion. 
A)  character. 
B)  charisma. 
C)  competence. 
D)  compassion.

Question 11

Which of the following statements would be the best interpreting response?

Accepted Answer

A)  "I haven't heard the whole story, but I've heard enough to get the picture." 
B)  "You're not looking at this from the right angle." 
C)  "Is it possible that there's a different reason for his behavior toward you?" 
D)  "I hear you saying that his behavior is strange." 
A)  "I haven't heard the whole story, but I've heard enough to get the picture." 
B)  "You're not looking at this from the right angle." 
C)  "Is it possible that there's a different reason for his behavior toward you?" 
D)  "I hear you saying that his behavior is strange."

Question 12

Poor listeners sometimes fear that they cannot understand a message about an unfamiliar topic when someone is speaking knowledgeably about it. These listeners are experiencing_____________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Poor listeners sometimes fear that they cannot...

Question 13

Sonja says to Andy, "Jack has been very rude to me lately." Which of the following would be the best paraphrased response from Andy?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Jack has been rude to you lately." 
B)  "You're saying that Jack has been rude to you lately." 
C)  "Are you saying that Jack has been impolite to you recently?" 
D)  "Jack can often be impolite." 
A)  "Jack has been rude to you lately." 
B)  "You're saying that Jack has been rude to you lately." 
C)  "Are you saying that Jack has been impolite to you recently?" 
D)  "Jack can often be impolite."

Question 14

Because Kevin's girlfriend has broken up with him, Shamika tells him, "It sounds like you are really sad." Shamika's response is

Accepted Answer

A)  questioning. 
B)  advising. 
C)  paraphrasing content. 
D)  paraphrasing feelings. 
A)  questioning. 
B)  advising. 
C)  paraphrasing content. 
D)  paraphrasing feelings.

Question 15

The second stage in the learning process is __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The second stage in the learning process...

Question 16

Which of the following is a critical listening skill?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inferring 
B)  Probing 
C)  Prejudging 
D)  Citing 
A)  Inferring 
B)  Probing 
C)  Prejudging 
D)  Citing

Question 17

The textbook lists four reasons why listening is important. Think about listening in personal, professional, and public life. Describe each reason. For one of these, provide an example of how listening has been important to you.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The textbook lists four reasons why listening...

Question 18

The textbook describes six informational listening skills. Describe each. Discuss your areas of strength and weakness.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The textbook describes six informational listening skills....

Question 19

When we receive too many messages at once and cannot attend to any of them, we experience_______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When we receive too many messages at...

Question 20

Jonathan has learned that nodding and smiling during a long classroom lecture gives his teachers the impression that he is paying attention. His behavior is __________ listening.

Accepted Answer

A)  imitation 
B)  selective 
C)  insulated 
D)  defensive 
A)  imitation 
B)  selective 
C)  insulated 
D)  defensive

When someone listens closely in order to use a speaker's words against her, this is___________ listening.

As Margaret confides in Sam, he listens without judging her. He is engaged in

Workplaces and doctors' offices are contexts in which the primary listening goal is most likely to be

"Biology classes are hard at this college; my roommate failed Bio last year." This statement is an example of which logical fallacy?

When you try to understand the speaker's frame of reference, and when the goal of your listening is to help the speaker handle a problem, your listening is _________.

Which of the following is recommended when preparing to listen in the classroom?

Which of the following are differences between hearing and listening?

People who focus on details, facts, and evidence are ___________-oriented listeners.

During class, Caitlyn asks her teacher, "Will this be on the test?" When the teacher answers, "No," Caitlyn tunes out the rest of class. Her behavior is

Speakers who are more likely to present both sides of an argument are showing

Which of the following statements would be the best interpreting response?

Poor listeners sometimes fear that they cannot understand a message about an unfamiliar topic when someone is speaking knowledgeably about it. These listeners are experiencing_____________.

Sonja says to Andy, "Jack has been very rude to me lately." Which of the following would be the best paraphrased response from Andy?

Because Kevin's girlfriend has broken up with him, Shamika tells him, "It sounds like you are really sad." Shamika's response is

The second stage in the learning process is __________.

Which of the following is a critical listening skill?

The textbook lists four reasons why listening is important. Think about listening in personal, professional, and public life. Describe each reason. For one of these, provide an example of how listening has been important to you.

The textbook describes six informational listening skills. Describe each. Discuss your areas of strength and weakness.

When we receive too many messages at once and cannot attend to any of them, we experience_______.

Jonathan has learned that nodding and smiling during a long classroom lecture gives his teachers the impression that he is paying attention. His behavior is __________ listening.

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Exam 3: Listening

When someone listens closely in order to use a speaker's words against her, this is___________ listening.

As Margaret confides in Sam, he listens without judging her. He is engaged in

Workplaces and doctors' offices are contexts in which the primary listening goal is most likely to be

"Biology classes are hard at this college; my roommate failed Bio last year." This statement is an example of which logical fallacy?

When you try to understand the speaker's frame of reference, and when the goal of your listening is to help the speaker handle a problem, your listening is _________.

Which of the following is recommended when preparing to listen in the classroom?

Which of the following are differences between hearing and listening?

People who focus on details, facts, and evidence are ___________-oriented listeners.

During class, Caitlyn asks her teacher, "Will this be on the test?" When the teacher answers, "No," Caitlyn tunes out the rest of class. Her behavior is

Speakers who are more likely to present both sides of an argument are showing

Which of the following statements would be the best interpreting response?

Poor listeners sometimes fear that they cannot understand a message about an unfamiliar topic when someone is speaking knowledgeably about it. These listeners are experiencing_____________.

Sonja says to Andy, "Jack has been very rude to me lately." Which of the following would be the best paraphrased response from Andy?

Because Kevin's girlfriend has broken up with him, Shamika tells him, "It sounds like you are really sad." Shamika's response is

The second stage in the learning process is __________.

Which of the following is a critical listening skill?

The textbook lists four reasons why listening is important. Think about listening in personal, professional, and public life. Describe each reason. For one of these, provide an example of how listening has been important to you.

The textbook describes six informational listening skills. Describe each. Discuss your areas of strength and weakness.

When we receive too many messages at once and cannot attend to any of them, we experience_______.

Jonathan has learned that nodding and smiling during a long classroom lecture gives his teachers the impression that he is paying attention. His behavior is __________ listening.

Getting Started in Communication

Using Perception to Understand Self and Others

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Building Interpersonal Relationships

Developing and Managing Interpersonal Relationships and Conflicts

Communicating in Problem-Solving Groups

Becoming Effective Group Members and Leaders

Public Speaking: Getting Started

Selecting a Topic and Gathering Supporting Materials

Informative Speaking

Adding Visuals and Practicing Your Presentation

Persuasive Speaking

Filters