According to your text, which of the following statements correctly represents the two parts of interpretation?

A. Pay attention to all of the speaker's verbal and nonverbal messages; and signal your interpretation back to the speaker.
B. Focus on the subjective meaning of the speaker's message; and gauge the truthfulness of his or her claim.
C. Understand the point of view the speaker represents; and assign a mental interpretation of his or her statement based on that understanding.
D. Interpret the speaker's message carefully; and remember your interpretation for future interactions with the speaker.


Answer: A

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