Tanya Has a Time-Centered Listening Style

question 89

Multiple Choice

Tanya has a time-centered listening style. Which is she most likely to say to her conversation partner?

• A) "I have another class, so make it quick."
• B) "You seem like you're stressed out."
• C) "Please just start at the beginning and go step by step."
• D) "Have you considered the other side of the issue?"

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Definitions:

Initial Statement

The opening remarks or expressions made at the beginning of a conversation, interview, or examination.

Sobbing

A type of crying characterized by loud gasps of air, often indicative of intense emotional distress.

Situational Crisis

A temporary state of disturbance and disorganization caused by a stressful event or situation.

Maturational Crisis

A crisis resulting from experiencing a new stage of life or a new role that requires significant adjustment in one’s self-concept or behavior.