Question 1

In Watson, Barker, and Weaver's categories of listening styles, a time-oriented listener prefers well-organized interactions and listening in short, neat segments.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

A classmate comes to you and says: "How on earth am I going to get an A on this exam if I can't even find time to read the textbook?" How would you paraphrase this statement? Explain why you've chosen this way to word your paraphrase.

Accepted Answer

Your classmate is expressing concern abo

Question 3

On average, we spend approximately __________ of our communication time listening.

Accepted Answer

A)  5 to 10 percent 
B)  10 to 20 percent 
C)  20 to 35 percent 
D)  40 to 70 percent 
E)  60 to 80 percent 
A)  5 to 10 percent 
B)  10 to 20 percent 
C)  20 to 35 percent 
D)  40 to 70 percent 
E)  60 to 80 percent

Question 4

Many men don't show they are listening, whereas women do.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In general, men are more likely to listen comprehensively and analytically, whereas women are more likely to listen

Accepted Answer

A)  only comprehensively. 
B)  empathically. 
C)  empathically and appreciatively. 
D)  appreciatively and comprehensively. 
E)  only emotionally. 
A)  only comprehensively. 
B)  empathically. 
C)  empathically and appreciatively. 
D)  appreciatively and comprehensively. 
E)  only emotionally.

Question 6

Deborah Tannen offers an explanation for why it may seem that men don't listen to women. She claims that

Accepted Answer

A)  most men are tired of listening to talkative women. 
B)  men don't listen as a way of establishing power and authority. 
C)  men aren't interested in listening empathically, regardless of the speaker. 
D)  many men don't show they are listening, whereas women do. 
E)  men focus on analytical listening rather than other forms of listening. 
A)  most men are tired of listening to talkative women. 
B)  men don't listen as a way of establishing power and authority. 
C)  men aren't interested in listening empathically, regardless of the speaker. 
D)  many men don't show they are listening, whereas women do. 
E)  men focus on analytical listening rather than other forms of listening.

Question 7

What are the differences between the way people from high-context and low-context cultures listen? When high- and low-context people listen to one another, there is often misunderstanding. How can people from both cultures adapt to the other's approach to listening?

Accepted Answer

People from high-context cultures, such

In Watson, Barker, and Weaver's categories of listening styles, a time-oriented listener prefers well-organized interactions and listening in short, neat segments.

A classmate comes to you and says: "How on earth am I going to get an A on this exam if I can't even find time to read the textbook?" How would you paraphrase this statement? Explain why you've chosen this way to word your paraphrase.

On average, we spend approximately __________ of our communication time listening.

Many men don't show they are listening, whereas women do.

In general, men are more likely to listen comprehensively and analytically, whereas women are more likely to listen

Deborah Tannen offers an explanation for why it may seem that men don't listen to women. She claims that

What are the differences between the way people from high-context and low-context cultures listen? When high- and low-context people listen to one another, there is often misunderstanding. How can people from both cultures adapt to the other's approach to listening?

Human Communication

Understanding Your Self

Adapting to Others

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Understanding Interpersonal Relationships

Improving Interpersonal Communication

Professional Relationships

Working in Groups

Group Decision Making and Problem Solving

Planning Your Presentation

Content and Organization

Language and Delivery

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

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Exam 4: Listening

In Watson, Barker, and Weaver's categories of listening styles, a time-oriented listener prefers well-organized interactions and listening in short, neat segments.

A classmate comes to you and says: "How on earth am I going to get an A on this exam if I can't even find time to read the textbook?" How would you paraphrase this statement? Explain why you've chosen this way to word your paraphrase.

On average, we spend approximately __________ of our communication time listening.

Many men don't show they are listening, whereas women do.

In general, men are more likely to listen comprehensively and analytically, whereas women are more likely to listen

Deborah Tannen offers an explanation for why it may seem that men don't listen to women. She claims that

What are the differences between the way people from high-context and low-context cultures listen? When high- and low-context people listen to one another, there is often misunderstanding. How can people from both cultures adapt to the other's approach to listening?

Human Communication

Understanding Your Self

Adapting to Others

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Understanding Interpersonal Relationships

Improving Interpersonal Communication

Professional Relationships

Working in Groups

Group Decision Making and Problem Solving

Planning Your Presentation

Content and Organization

Language and Delivery

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

Filters