Penelope's Friend Is Taking Forever to Explain What She Did

question 2

Multiple Choice

Penelope's friend is taking forever to explain what she did the night before. Penelope pulls out her phone to check her mail as her friend rambles on so that the time is not completely wasted. This is an example of which of the following listening styles?

• A) action-oriented
• B) content-oriented
• C) people-oriented
• D) time-oriented

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Definitions:

Exploratory Research

A research approach used to investigate unexplored areas, gather preliminary information, and form hypotheses for further study.

Descriptive

Pertains to the detailed description of characteristics, functions, or phenomena, often used in research to convey clear and vivid images of classifications or conditions.

Exploratory Research

A research approach used to investigate a problem or topic which is not clearly defined, aiming to gain insights and discover initial patterns.

Consumer Thoughts

Refers to the mental activities of individuals regarding their perceptions, attitudes, and decisions about products and services.