Managing Apprehension Answers

Two major components of active listening are __________________.

Jeff fell asleep in his chair while Elizabeth was delivering a speech on the effects of pollution on the atmosphere. This is an example of failing to _________________.

Which of the following best defines the term "total meaning"?

What is the main problem with the following critique? “There is still some room for improvement, but overall I thought your speech was well organized and engaging. I particularly liked the visual aid with the bicycle, and the length was just right.”

During a presidential debate, Fran agreed with everything said by her political party's candidate, while she disagreed with each point made by the opposing party's candidate. This is an example of a failure to listen ___________________.

After Joanne’s speech, she asked for feedback. One student raised his hand and said that her topic was very relevant to this audience and that her message was very clear thanks to her good organization. However, he felt that her speech could have been more interesting had she used more visual aids to engage the audience. This is an example of:

Which of the following best illustrates a failure to listen with an open mind?

Gina considers herself pro-cell phone, and quickly forgot most of the main points of Mark’s persuasive speech on why students should not be allowed to use their cell phones at school. This is an example of a failure to ___________________.

Which of the following is not an example of an effective critique of Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” speech?

To listen actively, one must do all of the following except:

What is the main problem with the following critique? “I’ve never liked horses, so I didn’t think your speech was very interesting. Besides, the way your voice sounds has always bugged me.”

_____________ is the process of evaluating something and rendering a judgment.

Kiara's job is to review artwork and present feedback to the museum curator. What does Kiara provide when she states, "the sculpture was good, yet underwhelming."

After listening to Freddy's speech, Caroline tells him that she liked it very much because it was really good and interesting, and that he chose an important topic to speak on. This is an example of: