In the context of active listening, attending is:

A) ?the process of committing something to memory.
B) ?the process of moving information from short- to long-term memory.
C) ?the process of intentionally perceiving and focusing on a message.
D) ?the process of interpreting verbal and nonverbal behaviors.


Ans: C) ?the process of intentionally perceiving and focusing on a message.

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