In the Berkeley Longitudinal Studies, Which of the Following Characteristics

question 93

Multiple Choice

In the Berkeley Longitudinal Studies, which of the following characteristics generally changed the most in the life span of an adult?

• A) intellectual orientation
• B) nurturance or hostility
• C) openness to experience
• D) self-confidence

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Definitions:

Empathetic Listening

The skill of understanding and sharing the feelings of another person by fully concentrating on their words and emotional expressions.

Clarifying

The process of making a statement or situation less confused and more comprehensible.

70/30 Principle

A guideline suggesting that effective communication should involve roughly 70% listening and 30% talking.

Active Listeners

Individuals who make a conscious effort to hear not only the words that another person is saying but, more importantly, to understand the complete message being communicated.