COM 110 (I06) INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION CH 4 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2026
empathetic listening - Answers If you fail to listen for feelings, you may overlook the most important
part of the message. What type of listening describes this component of the listening process?
listener responsible language - Answers In some cultures other than those in the U.S., students are
not expected or required to have a thesis statement upfront in their papers and presentations. The
thesis is implied; it's up to the reader or listener to connect ideas, figure out the person's intentions,
and discover the thesis. According to the section in your textbook about Listening to Cultures, what
type of language would these other cultures be using?
describing something similar that happened to you - Answers Which of the following functions
represents ineffective paraphrasing?
Use your extra thought speed to think about how you want to respond to the person - Answers All of
the following strategies can help you remember someone's name during and after your first
conversation with that person except:
plan how to confront the speaker - Answers Someone who is not a conscientious listener would use
their extra thought speed to do which of the following?
verbal and nonverbal messages - Answers If you are trying to understand what someone means, you
should pay careful attention to both
50% - Answers Immediately after listening to a short talk, most of us cannot accurately report
__________ percent of what was said.
"You seem very worried about the boss's reaction to completing this project on schedule. Am I right?"
- Answers Which of the following statements represents the best paraphrase of "if we don't get this
job done on time, the boss will be furious"?
three to four - Answers Most people can think at __________ times the rate at which most people
talk.
behavior - Answers Listeners from high-context cultures "listen" for meaning in your __________ and
in who you are rather than in the words you say.
time-oriented - Answers Marguerite is a conscientious member of her work team. Her listening style,
however, annoys some of the other members. She tends to be an impulsive decision maker who
rarely weighs the pros and cons of her decisions. According to Watson, Barker, and Weaver, what is
Marguerite's listening style?
They try to understand a speaker's meaning, emotions, and intentions. - Answers Which of the
following is a fundamental characteristic of active listeners?
Listen to Nonverbal Behavior and Minimize Distractions - Answers Just as the feature film is about to
start in the local movie theater, a large person sits down right in front of Will, even though the theatre
isn't full. Will quickly moves to another seat in order to be able to see the film better. Which two
listening strategies does Will's action represent?
empathetically and appreciatively - Answers In general, men are more likely to listen
comprehensively and analytically, whereas women are more likely to listen
comprehensive listening - Answers Listening to understand is also known as
Listen to Nonverbal Behavior - Answers When Nang asks Arla whether her back is still hurting her as
much as it did last week, Arla winces as she shrugs her shoulder and says, "Hmm, I guess not." Nang
concludes that Arla's back is just as bad as it was. What listening strategy is Nang using to reach this
conclusion?
Hearing, Understanding, Remembering, Interpreting, Evaluating, and Responding - Answers Which of
the following correctly identifies the six components in Brownell's HURIER listening model?
understand - Answers Brownell's HURIER Listening Model provides useful strategies for "listening" to
online messages. Which HURIER Model function applies when online readers see emoticons, netlingo
(LOL, BTW), and type features (bold, capital letters, highlighting) in a message?
content oriented - Answers The officers of a community association have several strong listening
styles. Their listening focuses on getting things done, as well as when and who should be responsible
for different tasks. They show concern for one another and respond with "we" statements. They also
set and meet their deadlines, in part, because they prefer short answers to long-winded explanations.
According to Watson, Barker, and Weaver, which listening style is missing in this group of association
officers?
ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2026
empathetic listening - Answers If you fail to listen for feelings, you may overlook the most important
part of the message. What type of listening describes this component of the listening process?
listener responsible language - Answers In some cultures other than those in the U.S., students are
not expected or required to have a thesis statement upfront in their papers and presentations. The
thesis is implied; it's up to the reader or listener to connect ideas, figure out the person's intentions,
and discover the thesis. According to the section in your textbook about Listening to Cultures, what
type of language would these other cultures be using?
describing something similar that happened to you - Answers Which of the following functions
represents ineffective paraphrasing?
Use your extra thought speed to think about how you want to respond to the person - Answers All of
the following strategies can help you remember someone's name during and after your first
conversation with that person except:
plan how to confront the speaker - Answers Someone who is not a conscientious listener would use
their extra thought speed to do which of the following?
verbal and nonverbal messages - Answers If you are trying to understand what someone means, you
should pay careful attention to both
50% - Answers Immediately after listening to a short talk, most of us cannot accurately report
__________ percent of what was said.
"You seem very worried about the boss's reaction to completing this project on schedule. Am I right?"
- Answers Which of the following statements represents the best paraphrase of "if we don't get this
job done on time, the boss will be furious"?
three to four - Answers Most people can think at __________ times the rate at which most people
talk.
behavior - Answers Listeners from high-context cultures "listen" for meaning in your __________ and
in who you are rather than in the words you say.
time-oriented - Answers Marguerite is a conscientious member of her work team. Her listening style,
however, annoys some of the other members. She tends to be an impulsive decision maker who
rarely weighs the pros and cons of her decisions. According to Watson, Barker, and Weaver, what is
Marguerite's listening style?
They try to understand a speaker's meaning, emotions, and intentions. - Answers Which of the
following is a fundamental characteristic of active listeners?
Listen to Nonverbal Behavior and Minimize Distractions - Answers Just as the feature film is about to
start in the local movie theater, a large person sits down right in front of Will, even though the theatre
isn't full. Will quickly moves to another seat in order to be able to see the film better. Which two
listening strategies does Will's action represent?
empathetically and appreciatively - Answers In general, men are more likely to listen
comprehensively and analytically, whereas women are more likely to listen
comprehensive listening - Answers Listening to understand is also known as
Listen to Nonverbal Behavior - Answers When Nang asks Arla whether her back is still hurting her as
much as it did last week, Arla winces as she shrugs her shoulder and says, "Hmm, I guess not." Nang
concludes that Arla's back is just as bad as it was. What listening strategy is Nang using to reach this
conclusion?
Hearing, Understanding, Remembering, Interpreting, Evaluating, and Responding - Answers Which of
the following correctly identifies the six components in Brownell's HURIER listening model?
understand - Answers Brownell's HURIER Listening Model provides useful strategies for "listening" to
online messages. Which HURIER Model function applies when online readers see emoticons, netlingo
(LOL, BTW), and type features (bold, capital letters, highlighting) in a message?
content oriented - Answers The officers of a community association have several strong listening
styles. Their listening focuses on getting things done, as well as when and who should be responsible
for different tasks. They show concern for one another and respond with "we" statements. They also
set and meet their deadlines, in part, because they prefer short answers to long-winded explanations.
According to Watson, Barker, and Weaver, which listening style is missing in this group of association
officers?
