Listening Awareness Can Do All of the Following EXCEPT

question 31

Multiple Choice

Listening awareness can do all of the following EXCEPT

• A) increase understanding of the nature of listening and its importance in the overall communication process
• B) diagnose listening abilities and practices
• C) develop skills and techniques to improve listening effectiveness
• D) help communicators de-emphasize the importance of listening

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