People Who Respond to Conversation by Staring into Space, Perhaps

question 84

Multiple Choice

People who respond to conversation by staring into space, perhaps murmuring an "uh-huh" now and then, are called ____; people who respond by making brief comments, asking questions, and changing their facial expressions are called ____. ​

• A)paraphrasers; validators
• B)validators; paraphrasers
• C)active listeners; passive listeners
• D)passive listeners; active listeners

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Definitions:

Approval

Formal consent or agreement, often required from authorities or regulatory bodies before certain actions can be taken.

Severe Anxiety

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Basket-hold

A physical restraint technique sometimes used in psychiatric settings, designed to safely manage agitated or aggressive individuals, though it raises ethical concerns.

Regain Control

The process of reclaiming authority or mastery over a situation or aspect of one’s life that had previously been lost or diminished.