What Are the Three Most Common Misconceptions About Listening

question 38

Multiple Choice

What are the three most common misconceptions about listening?

• A) Hearing and listening are the same, listening is a natural process, and all listeners receive the same message.
• B) Hearing is physiological, listening is a natural process, and all listeners receive the same message.
• C) Listening is attending, listening is understanding, and listeners are required to respond.
• D) Listening is a skill, listening consists of four stages, and all listeners receive the same message.

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Definitions:

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Island Chains

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Back-arc Seafloor Spreading

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Sea of Japan

A marginal sea located between the islands of Japan, the Russian Far East, and the Korean Peninsula.