Listening Can Be Defined as

question 26

Multiple Choice

Listening can be defined as

• A) a process of putting together into some meaningful whole the listener's understanding of the speaker's total message.
• B) an active process of receiving, understanding, remembering, evaluating, and responding.
• C) an automatic response within earshot of auditory stimuli.
• D) a passive reception of auditory stimuli.

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Definitions:

Just World Hypothesis

The just world hypothesis is the belief that people get what they deserve in life, leading individuals to rationalize injustice or misfortune that befalls others.

Thin Slices

Brief observations of another person's behavior that allow for quick and sometimes accurate judgments about their personality or state.

Personal Attributions

People’s explanations for why events or actions occur that refer to people’s internal characteristics, such as abilities, traits, moods, or efforts.

Trustworthiness

The quality of being reliable, honest, and deserving of trust.