According to Your Textbook, the Guidelines for Ethical Listening in a Public

question 33

Multiple Choice

According to your textbook, the guidelines for ethical listening in a public speaking situation include

• A) maintaining the free and open expression of ideas.
• B) judging the speaker on the basis of her or his prestige.
• C) taking accurate notes of what the speaker says.
• D) all of the above.
• E) a and c only.

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Definitions:

Legal Capacity

The ability of an individual or entity to enter into legally binding contracts, recognizing that the person has the requisite age and mental capability to understand and agree to the terms.

Mental Ability

Refers to the capacity to perform cognitive tasks, understand complex ideas, learn from experience, apply logic and reason, and adapt to new situations.

Voidable

Voidable refers to a legal term indicating that a contract or agreement is valid and enforceable but can be annulled by one party due to certain circumstances, such as misrepresentation or duress.

Disaffirm

The legal act of denying or rejecting the validity of a contract or agreement, especially by a party who was minor at the time of entering the contract.