Rob was tired of his friend Alan asking him for money. So when Alan asked this time, Rob heard Alan's request and then just walked away without saying anything. Was Rob listening? Why or why not?

What will be an ideal response?


Yes, Rob was listening. Rob sensed the message, understood what Alan was asking, evaluated the information, and responded by leaving (essentially signaling a "no" answer to Alan's request).

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Melinda has an upbeat personality. To enhance Melinda's ability to work well, she should be assigned to a team that consists primarily of members with upbeat attitudes

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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_______ is the process of critically analyzing a message to determine its truthfulness, utility, and trustworthiness.

a. Attending b. Responding c. Evaluating d. Understanding

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