Question 1

What is information overload? Where does it come from and how can it be avoided?

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Question 2

After a lengthy meeting with the boss and several of his coworkers, Alex asked his friend Jeff if he was concerned about the number of layoffs that his boss said were coming. Jeff looked puzzled for a moment before telling Alex that he wasn't sure when exactly their boss had said to expect layoffs. That exchange reflects which of the following myths of listening?

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A)  All listeners hear the same thing. 
B)  Listening is natural and effortless. 
C)  Hearing is the same as listening. 
D)  People vividly recall information that they hear.

Question 3

Pick three of the six elements of Brownell's model. Define and give examples of each.

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Question 4

Imagine that a close friend of yours just found out that his or her mother has died. How would you respond empathically to your friend's needs? Specifically, what communication behaviors would you try to incorporate into your actions with this person? What communication behaviors would you avoid?

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Question 5

This form of listening occurs when you are trying to experience what another person is thinking or feeling:

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A)  critical 
B)  empathic 
C)  informational 
D)  passive

Question 6

The vividness effect is the tendency of dramatic, shocking events to distort our perceptions of reality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Listening non-judgmentally is important for effective critical listening.

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