When Dinesh tells Jim that he is having a difficult time with his girlfriend, Jim's first response is to launch into an extended description of the problems he is having with his girlfriend. By doing so, Jim is engaging in a faulty listening practice known as:
a. Minimal encouragers.
b. Monopolizing.
c. Relational immunity.
d. Judgment calls.
b. Monopolizing.
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a. “John is really inconsiderate and afraid of commitment.” b. “I’m really annoyed that John didn’t make it to our date on time.” c. “John didn’t make it to our date on time because he didn’t care.” d. “John was 30 minutes late for our date.”
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A. She wasn't concrete. B. She didn't make a statement. C. She wasn't sincere. D. She didn't tell the truth.
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a. True b. False