Several Barriers May Cause Poor Listening

question 16

Multiple Choice

Several barriers may cause poor listening. Which of the following is a psychological barrier to effective listening?

• A) Focusing on a speaker's unusual voice
• B) Concentrating on a speaker's unfamiliar words
• C) Having noisy surroundings
• D) Tuning out speakers whose ideas do not match our own

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Definitions:

Intuition

The ability to understand or know something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning.

Schemas

Cognitive structures that help individuals organize and interpret information, based on their accumulated knowledge and expectations.

Social World

The social world refers to the sphere of human interaction and relationships, encompassing social norms, communities, and the structures of society.

Primed

The state of being mentally prepared or made more sensitive to certain stimuli or ideas, often used in psychological experiments to influence participants' responses.