The Purpose of Listening Is To

question 1

Multiple Choice

The purpose of listening is to:

• A) store, classify and label information.
• B) be attentive, interpretative and sympathetic.
• C) calculate time, effort and the process of communication.
• D) receive sensation, catch information and transmit information.

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Definitions:

Emotion-Focused Coping

A type of stress management that involves trying to reduce the negative emotional responses associated with stress.

Anxiety-Provoking Situations

Circumstances or events that induce a state of anxiety or distress in an individual.

Externalizing Problems

A type of disruptive behaviour disorder under the DSM-IV classification exhibited by children who behave disruptively, cannot control their activity levels or impulses, or have difficulty concentrating. These behaviours are usually more disturbing to others than to the children themselves.

Over Controlled Behaviour

A behavior pattern characterized by excessive self-discipline, rigidity, and a reluctance to express emotions or relax.