Abby Is at a Technical Seminar on Biotechnology

question 90

Multiple Choice

Abby is at a technical seminar on biotechnology.Though she is supposed to be taking notes,her mind begins to wander.She only begins to pay attention again when the speaker turns the discussion to cloning,because she has an interest in the subject.Which of the following describes Abby's type of listening?

• A)selective listening
• B)content listening
• C)empathic listening
• D)active listening
• E)critical listening

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