Because thinking happens at a much faster rate than speaking, effective listening requires that we _________________.
A) focus attention on central ideas
B) take meaningful notes
C) use mnemonics
D) focus on the main points of a speech
E) reconcile thought speed and speech speed

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Since thinking happens at a faster rate than speaking, effective listening requires reconciling the difference between thought speed and speech speed. Option E addresses this directly. Options A, B, C, and D all provide strategies to help with effective listening but do not directly address the discrepancy between thought and speech speed.

Because Thinking Happens at a Much Faster Rate Than Speaking