According to your text, which of the following is an example of validating a speaker's comments?
A) "I agree with what you said."
B) "Um-hum," while having direct eye contact.
C) "I do not agree with what you said."
D) "I can understand why you might feel that way."

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Validating a speaker's comments involves acknowledging their perspective, regardless of whether or not you agree with it. Option D is the best choice because it acknowledges the speaker's perspective while not necessarily agreeing with it. Options A and C are more polarizing and do not acknowledge the speaker's perspective, while option B only demonstrates active listening without acknowledging the speaker's comments.

According to Your Text, Which of the Following Is an Example