Which of the Following Would Be an Appropriate Active Listening

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be an appropriate active listening response to the statement: "This has been about the worst day of my life!"

• A)"This is about the worst day of your life,huh?"
• B) "You think you've had a bad day; let me tell you about mine!"
• C)"You seem really upset.What made your day so bad?"
• D)"Awe,sorry… but I have a meeting to go to."

---

Definitions:

Insecure Attachment

A type of attachment style where individuals may show fear of abandonment or difficulty in forming close relationships, often stemming from early experiences with caregivers.

Konrad Lorenz

An Austrian zoologist known for his foundational work in ethology, the study of animal behavior, particularly imprinting.

Imprinting

A form of learning occurring at a specific life stage that is rapid and apparently independent of the consequences, leading to a long-lasting behavioral response.

Insecure Attachment

A type of attachment characterized by anxiety and uncertainty in relationships, often due to inconsistent caregiving responses in early life.