Whenever Carlos asks a question in his psychology class, his professor nods her head and smiles at him in response. Carlos' frequent questions can be explained as a result of

The ___________ style of listening encourages speakers to continue talking about their concerns and also shows the listener's interest.*

a. advising b. evaluating c. analyzing d. questioning

When people read their horoscopes, they often believe these flattering descriptions of themselves, a tendency referred to as

a. the Barnum effect. b. astrologer's dilemma. c. the confirmation bias. d. uncritical acceptance