Answer to Question #261735 in English for Jen

Question

Those who like to focus on the emotions and interests of others prefer the ______ listening style.

a. content-oriented

b. time-oriented

c. people-oriented

d. action-oriented

You are watching a politician give a speech on television and know that you belong to a different political party. As such, you know you won’t agree with what he has to say. You are failing to do which of the following for the speaker?

a. reacting honestly

b. tuning in

c. give a fair hearing

d. control emotional reactions

If you don’t listen because you don’t believe you will comprehend the message anyway, you are failing to do what as a listener?

a. react honestly

b. give a fair hearing

c. challenge yourself

d. controlling your emotional response

Answer 1

1. c.people-oriented

2.c. give a fair hearing

3.d. controlling your emotional response