Niall attended a lecture on astrophysics where the speaker used a lot of technical terms he was unfamiliar with. As a result, Niall did not fully grasp the lecture. This represents a breakdown in which stage of listening?

A. hearing
B. interpreting
C. understanding
D. responding

Answer: C

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Brian is guiding a discussion with his group on the activity they have just completed and he asks the question :How do you see yourself using this information or behavior in your life?". Which stage of the E*D*I*T process is he facilitating?

a. Instructions b. Experience c. Transfer d. Demonstrate

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Nonverbal communication often happens without our control and knowledge; when this betrays our internal feelings, it is called ______.

a. adage b. leakage c. prestige d. vantage

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