You Are Sitting in a Late Afternoon Class

question 30

Multiple Choice

You are sitting in a late afternoon class. As you are attempting to look engaged, your mind is really just someplace else. What barrier to effective listening are you exhibiting?

• A) concentrating on details
• B) failing to adjust to external distractions
• C) avoiding difficult listening situation
• D) faking attention

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Definitions:

Long-term Memory

The phase of the memory system that is capable of storing information for long periods, sometimes throughout life.

Episodic Memory

The ability to recall specific events from one's past, including the context in which they occurred.

Semantic Memory

A type of long-term memory involving the capacity to recall words, concepts, or numbers, which is essential for the understanding of language and ideas.

Episodic Memory

Episodic memory enables individuals to recall personal experiences and specific events, including the context and the associated emotions.