Which of the following statements best describes the dilemma listeners often face when taking notes during a discussion or in the classroom?

a) Most of us listen at only 25% efficiency.
b) The value of your notes decreases as the volume of your notes increase.
c) We are not flexible note takers.
d) A meeting's minutes or an instructor's handouts are better than the notes taken by a listener.
e) Effective note takers take notes in outline form.


ANS: b

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