Explain how the interpreting and understanding steps in the process of listening differ

What will be an ideal response?


Interpreting is attaching meaning to symbols, while understanding is fitting those meanings into your framework of knowledge and beliefs and considering the content and context of the message.

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The American press has long been regarded as the bodyguard of the American people against abuse by its own government

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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According to the textbook, an important aspect of a successful group is having a sense of belonging among its members

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Connective transitions should be used between the introduction and the body, between the main points, and between the body and the conclusion

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Which of the following is discussed in your textbook as a guideline for effective informative speaking?

A. Be creative. B. Avoid using statistics. C. Use technical language. D. All of these answers are correct. E. Both be creative and use technical language.

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