During class, your goal as a listener is to comprehend the basic ideas, concepts, and theories communicated to you by your professors. We would characterize this type of listening as
A) critical listening.
B) empathic listening.
C) appreciative listening.
D) informational listening.

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The goal of informational listening is to understand and retain information presented by the speaker. This is the type of listening that is required in a classroom setting where the professor is communicating information that the listener needs to understand and remember. Critical listening involves evaluating and analyzing information, empathic listening involves understanding and connecting with the speaker's emotions, and appreciative listening involves enjoying and responding to the speaker's message.

During Class, Your Goal as a Listener Is to Comprehend