Relying on Reason and Common Sense Helps a Listener

question 58

Multiple Choice

Relying on reason and common sense helps a listener:

• A)assess whether or not a message is consistent with reality.
• B)be guided by their own opinions.
• C)know the difference between a trivial topic and an important one.
• D)predict what the speaker will say.
• E)reject the message.

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Definitions:

Right Hemisphere

The right half of the brain, which is typically associated with creative thinking, visual-spatial skills, and processing the emotional content of language.

Diagram

A simplified drawing or plan that represents the essential features of something, often used for explanation or clarification.

Visual Agnosia

A disorder marked by an inability to recognize objects through sight, despite having normal eyesight.

Association Area

Regions of the brain that combine sensory and motor information to carry out complex cognitive tasks.