Which of the Following Statements About the Importance of Listening

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the importance of listening is NOT true?

• A) Employers tend to rank listening skills as one of the most important factors in effective management.
• B) A survey of family interaction showed that listening was the most important communication skill.
• C) Listening has little to no effect on our physical health beyond avoiding sounds that may induce hearing loss.
• D) Listening skills are important in the workplace for promoting safety, productivity, and satisfaction.

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Definitions:

Supertasters

Individuals with a heightened sense of taste, often having a higher density of taste buds on their tongue.

Papillae

Small, nipple-like structures on the tongue where taste buds are located, responsible for the sensation of taste.

Sound Wave

A sound wave is a pattern of disturbance caused by the movement of energy traveling through a medium (such as air, water, or any other liquid or solid matter).

Eardrum

A thin membrane that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and vibrates in response to sound waves.