Because the Average Listener Can Comprehend Language at a Rate

question 134

Multiple Choice

Because the average listener can comprehend language at a rate that is much higher than speakers can speak, people tend to ________.

• A)lose focus when listening
• B)process information at a deep level when they speak
• C)request additional channels of communication when they listen
• D)focus better when listening than talking

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