What is multitasking? Do you agree with the textbook's authors that it does not work in terms of the listening process? Why or why not?
What will be an ideal response?
The ideal answer should include:
- Multitasking (for example, trying to watch TV and listen to someone at the same time) with the aim of being supportive doesn't work.
- As both a listener and a speaker, try to remove whatever physical barriers can be removed; for those that you can't remove, adjust your listening and speaking to lessen the effects as much as possible. As a listener, focus on the speaker; you can attend to the room and the other people later.
- Mental distractions also get in the way of focused listening; again, you can attend to these thoughts later.
- Student arguments will vary. Be sure students provide evidence to support their claims.
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Which of the following is a difference between interpersonal and intrapersonal communication?
a. Interpersonal communication occurs nonverbally, whereas intrapersonal communication does not occur nonverbally. b. Interpersonal communication is delivered through mass media, whereas intrapersonal communication occurs within a group. c. Interpersonal communication occurs between two people, whereas intrapersonal communication takes place only in our minds. d. Interpersonal communication occurs between two people with a high level of intimacy, whereas intrapersonal communication can occur between any two people regardless of intimacy.