What Happens During the Evaluating State of Listening

question 15

Multiple Choice

What happens during the evaluating state of listening?

• A)Sound waves are picked up and transmitted to the brain.
• B)You decide how you feel about the message.
• C)You attach meaning to the message.
• D)You relay the message to someone else.

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Definitions:

Evolutionary Psychology

A theoretical approach in the social and natural sciences that examines psychological structure from a modern evolutionary perspective.

Natural Selection

A fundamental mechanism of evolution, whereby individuals with traits better suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce, passing those traits to future generations.

Evolutionary Process

The gradual development of organisms and species over time through mechanisms such as natural selection and genetic drift.

Cultural Evolution

The process by which societies and cultures change over time, including changes in beliefs, practices, technologies, and social structures.