Perceiving personal attacks, criticisms, or hostile undertones in communication is called:

a. Ambushing.
b. Monopolizing.
c. Defensive listening.
d. Selective listening.


c. Defensive listening.

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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Current organizational theorists offer principles and practices that are ________ classical theories

A) consistent with B) supportive of C) in opposition to D) very similar to

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Of the four methods of delivering a speech, which method involves the least preparation?

a. speaking from manuscript b. speaking impromptu c. speaking from memory d. speaking extemporaneously

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Human perception can be thought of as the three-step process in the order of ______.

A. interpretation, organization, and selection B. organization, interpretation, and selection C. selection, organization, and interpretation D. sensation, organization, and interpretation

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