Ryan Is Sitting in a Seminar Where a Speaker Is

question 79

Multiple Choice

Ryan is sitting in a seminar where a speaker is explaining the company's retirement plan options.Ryan is only 24 years old,and he thinks retirement is so far away that he doesn't think he needs to pay attention to the speaker.He starts texting his friends and updating his Facebook page;he even slumps in his chair.He has completely tuned out of the presentation.Ryan's listening style in this case is best described as

• A)detached.
• B)active.
• C)involved.
• D)passive.
• E)passive-aggressive.

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