What occurs when critical listeners elaborate the message presented by the speaker?

A. They take notes during the speech to provide feedback to the speaker.
B. They listen to the speech with no preconceived ideas.
C. They compare their assumptions with others in the audience.
D. They think actively about what they hear and how it might be answered.


Answer: D

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