You Sit Toward the Front of Your Classroom, Maintain Eye

question 77

Multiple Choice

You sit toward the front of your classroom, maintain eye contact with your instructor, and nod in agreement with her remarks. However, your mind is drifting, so you are not actually focused on the content of the lecture. You are exemplifying

• A) passive listening.
• B) active listening.
• C) selective listening.
• D) narcissistic listening.
• E) pseudo-listening.

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Definitions:

Referent Power

A form of influence based on the charisma and interpersonal appeal of the influencer, rather than on formal authority.

Status

The relative social, professional, or other standing of someone or something, often determined by a combination of factors like wealth, authority, and achievement.

Boss

An individual who is in charge of a worker or organization, possessing the authority and responsibility over decision-making and management within the workplace.

Coercive Power

The ability of an individual or group to compel or control actions of others through the threat of punishment or the implementation of sanctions.