An Effective Listener Should Go Easy on Arguments and Criticism

question 25

Multiple Choice

An effective listener should go easy on arguments and criticism because being critical ________.

• A)reduces the importance of the conversation
• B)is a symptom of unreceptive communication
• C)puts the speaker on the defensive
• D)creates a permissive environment for the speaker
• E)is a sign of distraction

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Definitions:

Valence Electrons

Electrons in an atom's outer shell that are available for bonding with other atoms.

Valence

Refers to the combining power of an element, especially in terms of the number of hydrogen atoms it can bond with or displace to form a compound.

Lewis Structure

A diagram that shows the bonding between atoms of a molecule and the lone pairs of electrons that may exist in the molecule.

Molecular Formula

A representation of the number and type of atoms in a molecule using symbols and numerical subscripts.