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Between One and Many: The Art and Science of Public Speaking, 4/e

Steven R. Brydon, California State University, Chico
Michael D. Scott, California State University, Chico

Listening

Multiple Choice

Please answer all questions.


1	The ability to listen effectively is important to succeeding
		A)	in school
		B)	at work
		C)	in relationship with friends and family
		D)	all of the above


2	Relative to other types of communication, what percent of time is spent listening?
		A)	14%
		B)	16%
		C)	17%
		D)	53%


3	Active listening encompasses all of the following EXCEPT
		A)	context
		B)	retention
		C)	comprehension
		D)	selective attention


4	When Jill revealed that her topic was the support of gun control, Mita perked up and gave Jill her full attention for she too believes in gun control. Mita's active listening behavior is an example of
		A)	context
		B)	comprehension
		C)	selective attention
		D)	sensorial involvement


5	Paying attention not only to what a speaker says but also to how the speaker says it by "seeing and feeling" the message can enhance listening ability. This is called
		A)	an internal dialogue.
		B)	selective perception
		C)	selective comprehension
		D)	sensorial involvement


6	Which of the following is a misconception about listening?
		A)	Listening requires planning
		B)	Smart people are not necessarily good listeners
		C)	It's easy to listen
		D)	Reading skills and listening skills are different


7	When a speaker reported that members of a student organization were arrested over the weekend for vandalizing university property, several people in the audience thought, "What fraternity was it this time?" They were surprised when the speaker identified the students as members of a well-regarded service organization. The audience failed to overcome what obstacle to effective listening?
		A)	bias
		B)	culture
		C)	anxiety
		D)	connotation


8	Which of the following is NOT an obstacle to listening?
		A)	culture
		B)	mindfulness
		C)	personal problems
		D)	physical conditions


9	Listening to your favorite Dave Matthews CD while doing homework is an example of what listening goal?
		A)	Critical listening
		B)	Appreciative listening
		C)	Listening to understand
		D)	Wide-band listening


10	Pinpoint concentration is most central to
		A)	listening to understand
		B)	listening to appreciate
		C)	listening to corroborate
		D)	critical listening

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