An Audience Member Zeroes in on One Particular Comment the Speaker

question 40

Multiple Choice

An audience member zeroes in on one particular comment the speaker makes because it confirms her stereotypes and prejudices about the nation's religious leaders. Which concept does this reflect?

• A) sharpening
• B) oversimplifying
• C) offensive listening
• D) leveling

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Definitions:

Self-Serving Tactics

Behaviors individuals engage in to advance their own interests at the expense of others or the group.

Separate Interests

Interests that are unrelated or not shared between parties, which can sometimes lead to conflict due to differing goals or priorities.

Evidence-Based Management

Evidence-Based Management is the systematic use of the best available evidence to improve management practices and decision-making.

Mental Blinders

Limitations in perception or thought processes that prevent individuals from seeing the full scope of solutions to a problem.