What kind of listening strategy occurs when during a speech the listener asks themselves "what is in this for me?"

A) be a selfish listener
B) practice listening
C) become an active listener
D) listen mindfully


Answer: A

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Students, who sit in class, maintain eye contact with the teacher, and frequently provide minimal encouragers, yet think about what they are going to have for lunch, are illustrating which form of nonlistening?

A) pseudolistening B) monopolizing C) selective listening D) defensive listening E) literal listening

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