While Manjula is speaking, Jason makes eye contact, nods his head, leans in, and vocalizes periodically. Jason is practicing ______.

a. pseudolistening
b. active listening
c. passive listening
d. gap filling


b. active listening

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Olivia says to Erika, "Do you know Adam?" Erika replies, "Oh yeah, he's that gay guy from our dorm, right?" By calling Adam, "that gay guy," Erika is ____ Adam

A) totalizing B) using loaded language to refer to C) using a euphemism about D) engaging in doublespeak about E) indexing

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In organizing a speech, you should be sure that:

A. Each main point is parallel to each other point B. Each subpoint is parallel to each other subpoint C. Each subpoint fits within its main point D. All of the above E. None of the above

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Conflict for couples in nonintimate-aggressive relationships is usually not satisfying because more energy is drained than is gained.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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