______ Is a Passive Process, Whereas ______ Is an Active

question 53

Multiple Choice

______ is a passive process, whereas ______ is an active process.

• A) Listening; hearing
• B) Hearing; listening
• C) Interpreting; hearing
• D) Listening; interpreting

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Definitions:

Dominant

Characterized by being the most powerful, influential, or prominent in a group or situation.

Control Theory

A theoretical framework suggesting that behavior is regulated by feedback mechanisms to reduce discrepancies between goals and actual states.

Attribution Theory

A theoretical framework understanding how individuals interpret events and how this relates to their thinking and behavior, by attributing causes to behaviors or outcomes.

Overload Theory

A concept in psychology and organizational behavior referring to the state where an individual or system is overwhelmed by tasks or information, leading to reduced performance or stress.