You're sitting in a chemistry lab. Your professor has just gone through the procedures for today's experiment. At the end, she asks if there are any questions. You raise your hand and say, "I don't understand what you just said. Could you repeat it?" You were engaged in _____ listening.
A) defensive
B) passive
C) confrontational
D) literal
E) selective

Question

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Passive listening is when the listener is not fully engaged or actively processing the information being shared. Asking for repetition due to a lack of understanding indicates passive rather than active engagement with the material.

You're Sitting in a Chemistry Lab