Many of Us Are Poor Listeners Because

question 77

Multiple Choice

Many of us are poor listeners because

• A)the brain can process information at least three times as fast as people talk.
• B)we tend to "tune out" speakers whose ideas run counter to our own.
• C)we would rather talk than listen.
• D)All answer choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Inflammation

The body's response to injury or infection, characterized by redness, warmth, swelling, and pain.

Vascular Permeability

Refers to the capacity of blood vessel walls to allow the flow of small molecules or cells into and out of the bloodstream.

Viscosity

Resistance to flow or alteration of shape by any substance as a result of molecular cohesion.

Interferon

A group of signaling proteins made and released by host cells in response to the presence of pathogens like viruses, bacteria, parasites, and tumor cells.