Mom Billie and Dad Bob Are Discussing the Abilities of Their

question 61

Multiple Choice

Mom Billie and dad Bob are discussing the abilities of their two-month-old son Thorton. Billie claims that Thorton can recognize both of his parent's voices. Bob says that Thorton cannot recognize either voice. If Thorton is a typical two-month-old, then who is correct?

• A) Billie
• B) Bob
• C) Neither, as Thorton can likely recognize Billie's voice but not Bob's voice
• D) Neither, as Thorton can likely recognize Bob's voice but not Billie's voice

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Definitions:

Authoritative Style

A leadership approach characterized by clear directives, high expectations, and a centralized decision-making process, often with a focus on compliance and order.

Team Building

The process of creating stronger and more cohesive working groups through various activities and exercises.

Empathetic Listening

A communication technique where the listener tries to understand the speaker's feelings, thoughts, and viewpoints, thereby building a stronger, empathetic connection.

Speaker's Viewpoint

The perspective or stance on a topic that a speaker or author adopts and communicates to their audience.