Listening Is an Active Search for Meaning, Whereas ________ Is

question 64

Multiple Choice

Listening is an active search for meaning, whereas ________ is passive.

• A) speaking
• B) hearing
• C) decoding
• D) encoding

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Definitions:

Demand Shock

An unexpected event that causes a sudden increase or decrease in demand for goods or services in an economy.

Imported Oil

Oil that is brought into a country from foreign sources for use as a fuel or raw material.

Interest Rate

The expense, indicated as a percentage of the principal, that a borrower pays to a lender for accessing assets.

Market Participants

Individuals or institutions that engage in buying and selling securities within financial markets.