You Can Counteract Some Effects of Poor Listening by

question 33

Multiple Choice

You can counteract some effects of poor listening by

• A)using more than one form of supporting material in your presentation.
• B)engaging more of your audience's senses.
• C)using a presentation aid to visually reinforce your spoken message.
• D)using a creative organizational strategy, and clear connectives to drive your message home.
• E)doing all of the above.

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Definitions:

Biological Need

A basic requirement of the living organism for its survival, such as food, water, shelter, and oxygen.

Homeostasis

The process by which biological systems tend to maintain stability while adjusting to conditions that are optimal for survival.

Drive

An internal motivational state created by physiological or psychological needs that drives an individual to engage in behaviors to satisfy those needs.

Alertness

A state of active attention by the mind to the environment or stimuli, often marked by a heightened sense of awareness.