Which of the following is NOT a recommended strategy for effective listening?

a. eliminate distractions
b. offer feedback
c. pay careful attention to the most important parts of the message
d. ask for clarification


c. To reduce interference, eliminate distractions, use effective communication, offer
feedback, paraphrase, and ask for clarification.

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If you adapt your speech to the occupational and educational level of your audience, you are employing what kind of audience analysis?

A) Reasoned B) Attitudinal C) Biographical D) Personal E) Demographic

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Research seems to indicate that the breaking point for effective teams is ________ members

Fill in the blank with correct word

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When practicing your speech, you should rehearse the speech mentally to yourself; practicing out loud will only make you more nervous

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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