Exam 4: Listening

In some cultures other than those in the U.S., students are not expected or required to have a thesis statement upfront in their papers and presentations. The thesis is implied; it's up to the reader or listener to connect ideas, figure out the person's intentions, and discover the thesis. According to the section in your textbook about Listening to Cultures, what type of language would these other cultures be using?

Which of the following functions represents ineffective paraphrasing?

If you are trying to understand what someone means, you should pay careful attention to both

Although women use talk to establish status, men are more likely to use listening to empower others.

Describe and explain the listening strategy "Use Your Extra Thought Speed." What is the basis for this recommendation? Include at least three ways to use your extra thought speed as you listen.

MARV, the four strategies for listening to remember, is an example of

When Gretchen finished listening to a business proposal given by a colleague, she said, "I see two reasons why this proposal won't work." What listening component of the HURIER model does Gretchen's response represent?

Your textbook offers advice on how to take effective notes when listening to a speaker. Describe two skills that can improve a person's note-taking ability.

What rule asks you to suspend your own needs and opinions to listen to someone else's?

The HURIER model of listening "recognizes that you are constantly influenced by both internal and external factors that color your perceptions and subsequent interpretations."

Your textbook offers four suggestions for listening to remember: repeat, associate, visualize, and use mnemonics. Explain each of the suggestions and provide an example for each of them.

You're attending your last class of the day and the classroom is too hot, the seat is uncomfortable, and the people in the hallway outside of the classroom are talking loudly. Which listening strategy offers the best advice for how to handle this situation?

One study found that effective listening skills are a significant factor in predicting a student's academic

Effective paraphrasing requires mindful listening.

While hearing only requires physical ability, listening requires knowledge, skills, and

Explain Brownell's HURIER Listening Model. In your answer, identify and define the six components and provide an example for each component.

Using your thought speed to evaluate evidence while someone is making a claim is a poor listening habit.

Marguerite is a conscientious member of her work team. Her listening style, however, annoys some of the other members. She tends to be an impulsive decision maker who rarely weighs the pros and cons of her decisions. According to Watson, Barker, and Weaver, what is Marguerite's listening style?

Generally, men are more likely to tune out things they can't solve, or wonder why they should even listen if there isn't a problem to solve.

The HURIER model of listening does not recognize that different listening skills become more or less important depending on both your purpose and the communication context.