A nursing student spends lecture time doodling and staring out the window while thinking about what to cook for dinner. This student can best be described as a/an ____________________ listener
Fill in the blank with the correct word.
ANS: Passive
The passive listener receives sounds with little recognition or personal involvement. This listener may be doodling, staring out the window, or even staring at the instructor but thinking about having to change the oil in the car or deciding what to cook for dinner.
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