Public speaking chapter 3

Appreciative listening is closely tied to critical thinking

False

Concentrating on details is an excellent way to become a better listener

False

Hearing and listening are identical

False

Listening to understand a classroom lecture is an example of appreciative listening

False

Note taking is a barrier to effective listening

False

Active listeners give their undivided attention to the speaker in a genuine effort to understand his or her point of veiw

True

Hearing is a physiological proses, while listening is a psychological process

True

Listening to evaluate a message for purposes of accepting or rejecting it is known as critical thinking

True

One of the major barriers to effective communication is that the brain can process words much faster than a speaker can talk

True

Research indicates that even when we listen carefully, we understand and retain only about half of what we hear

True