In the context of active listening, which of the following is a strategy for evaluating messages effectively?

a. Constructing mnemonics
b. Probing for information
c. Combining facts and inferences
d. Avoiding repetitive information


b. Probing for information
The following are strategies for evaluating messages effectively: (1) separate facts from inferences and (2) probe for information. Sometimes we need to encourage speakers to delve deeper into a topic in order to truly evaluate the message critically.

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