Kristin Makes Sure to Let People Finish, Gives Them Time

question 80

Multiple Choice

Kristin makes sure to let people finish, gives them time to think, and tolerates silences in the course of conducting an interview. Which characteristic of a successful interview is she demonstrating?

• A) Clear
• B) Gentle
• C) Sensitive
• D) Open

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Definitions:

Telegraphic Speech

Early form of sentence use consisting of only a few essential words.

Babbling

Early stage of language acquisition among infants, involving spontaneous production of meaningless speech sounds, an important precursor to language development.

Representational Gesture

Movements or signals used to convey or represent specific thoughts or ideas without using words.

Conventional Social Gesture

A socially accepted movement or action, like a handshake or nod, that communicates a message or intention without words.