The opponent's strategy of extenuation is a form of refutation in which the claim is made that the advocate has failed to determine what is required to establish the alleged fact

or has failed to provide sufficient proof or reasoning to establish the alleged fact.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


F

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a. neutralization. b. selection. c. separation. d. reframing. e. All of the above

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When you focus on helping the speaker give clear, accurate information and analysis and you ask questions for clarification, explanation, and detail, you are engaged in:

A. Active listening B. Interactive questioning C. Empathic listening D. Dialogical listening

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When you actively make judgments about whether or not the message you are hearing is worthwhile, you are

A) assessing the accuracy of the speaker's conclusions. B) engaging in unethical listening behavior. C) engaging in a barrier to effective listening. D) engaging in critical listening. E) engaging in the feedback process.

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While meeting with a patient, Dr. Callaghan makes sure to be attentive to detail and observant of the patient’s state of being. Dr. Callaghan is exhibiting ______.

a. selective perception b. mindfulness c. selective retention d. self-monitoring

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