Which of the Following Is Not Likely to Promote Effective

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not likely to promote effective listening?

• A) paraphrasing the speaker's message
• B) asking the other person for clarification
• C) attending to the other person's nonverbal signals
• D) assuming a body posture with arms and legs crossed

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Definitions:

Emotional Discomfort

Feelings of unease or distress stemming from a variety of sources, including psychological, social, or situational factors.

Diagnostic

Related to the identification of the nature or cause of a certain phenomenon, typically involving systematic analysis of symptoms or conditions.

DSM

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a standard classification of mental disorders used by mental health professionals.

Axis I Disorder

A classification used in previous versions of the DSM, referring primarily to mental disorders that are acute and typically symptomatic, such as mood disorders and anxiety disorders.