Devon is president of the International Student Organization. He is listening to the Dean of Students present her plan for a new multicultural center so he can decide whether or not to support the plan. According to your textbook, Devon is engaged in ________ listening.

A. empathic
B. personal
C. critical
D. reflective
E. receptive


Answer: C

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