Which of the following would be an appropriate active listening response to the statement: "This has been about the worst day of my life!"

A) "This is about the worst day of your life, huh?"
B) "You think you've had a bad day; let me tell you about mine!"
C) "You seem really upset. What made your day so bad?"
D) "Awe, sorry… but I have a meeting to go to."


Answer: C) "You seem really upset. What made your day so bad?"

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a) there will be a political revolution in the United States.

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a. True b. False

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A. Listening fatigue or anxiety B. Stereotyping and labeling the speaker C. Being unprepared to listen D. All of the above E. None of the above

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