If You Are Engaging in Critical Listening,your Goal Is to

question 94

Multiple Choice

If you are engaging in critical listening,your goal is to

• A)understand and retain information.
• B)understand the speaker's feelings,needs,and wants.
• C)evaluate the logic and validity of the message.
• D)appreciate the speaker's point of view.
• E)find flaws in the speaker's ideas as quickly as possible.

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Definitions:

Analytic

Pertaining to or resulting from the process of breaking down complex information or problems into simpler parts for better understanding or resolution.

Abstract

Pertaining to ideas, concepts, or qualities not associated with specific objects or events and not having physical existence.

Logical Thinking

The process of reasoning consistently and sensibly, using a structured and methodical approach to analyze and solve problems.

Formal Thinking

A stage of cognitive development where individuals can think logically about abstract propositions and test hypotheses systematically.