Select the correct option. 1. Which of the following explains how listening differs from hearing: a) Listening is an ac

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Select the correct option.
1. Which of the following explains how listening differs from
hearing:
a) Listening is an active process
b) Listening happens automatically
c) Listening prevents distractions
d) Listening ensures comprehension
2. The purpose of active listening is to
a) Let the speaker know that you agree with the message and plan to
act on it.
b) give the speaker your opinion.
c) help make boring lectures more interesting.
d) let the speaker know that the message has been heard and
understood.
3. When you listen to a political candidate’s speech, which of the
following is the main reason for active
listening:
a) To judge if s/he is trustworthy
b) To form an opinion
c) To give honest responses
d) To connect with people
4. A direct benefit of active listening is
a) a job promotion
b) less need for homework
c) more freedom at home
d) focused communication
5. Fizza can’t quit thinking about her father’s recent job loss and
has trouble listening to her friend talk
about her wedding dress. This is an example of
a) an internal distraction
b) an environmental distraction
c) focused attention
d) random thoughts
6. Which of the following people would likely be a good
listener:
a) A goal-oriented person
b) An empathetic person
c) An opinionated person
d) A judgmental person
7. Which of the following methods is most likely to help a listener
avoid random thoughts from occurring
when listening:
a) Visualizing the words that the speaker is using
b) Turning off and putting away his/her cell
c) Finding a quiet location without distractions
d) Using eye contact and looking at the speaker
8. An active-listening “frame of mind” prepares you to look for the
meaning behind a speaker’s message.
One important way to do this is to
a) put yourself in the speaker’s place.
b) share your tips for effective speaking.
c) prepare an argument that disagrees with the speaker.
d) give the speaker at least 10 minutes to get the message
across.
9. When a listener concentrates on every word spoken and misses the
main message, s/he is guilty of
a) being judgmental.
b) distracted thoughts.
c) over-listening.
d) being empathetic.
10. Derek is listening to Amir talk about his new job working at
a fast-food place. Amir says, “I’m looking
forward to my first full-time job.” He is slumped in his seat and
staring at the floor. Which of the following
is a good interpretation of Amir’s message?
a) He is not excited because no one likes working in fast
food.
b) He is not excited because his body language doesn’t match his
words.
c) He is excited because he clearly said that he is looking forward
to the job.
d) He is excited, but he has poor communication skills.