Alonso Can Tell That Leona Is Struggling to Find Words

question 13

Multiple Choice

Alonso can tell that Leona is struggling to find words for her feelings, so he wants to communicate his patient engagement without distracting her. Which active listening strategy should he use?

• A) dialogue enhancers
• B) paraphrasing
• C) silent listening
• D) asking questions

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Differentiating Criteria

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