When You Ask a Friend How She Is, She Responds

question 39

Multiple Choice

When you ask a friend how she is, she responds by saying, "I'm fine," but you can tell by her expression and her tone that she is not fine. This part of the listening process is called ______.

• A) interpreting
• B) responding
• C) hearing
• D) understanding

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Definitions:

Hearing

The sensory process by which sound waves are translated into signals that can be interpreted by the brain, allowing for the perception of sound.

Childbirth

The process of giving birth to a baby, involving labor and delivery.

Apgar Scale

A quick test performed on a newborn at 1 and 5 minutes after birth to assess the baby's heart rate, respiration, muscle tone, reflex response, and color, which helps determine if immediate medical care is necessary.

Prenatal Vital Signs

Critical signs of health in both the mother and fetus during pregnancy, including heart rate, blood pressure, and fetal activity.