Mignon has a habit of "hearing" words or statements that were not actually said and has trouble determining if she has clearly understood a speaker's message. Which of the following strategies should Mignon use to determine what was and was not said?
A) Formulate arguments and rebuttals as the speaker is talking.
B) Paraphrase the speaker's message in her own words.
C) Engage in more empathic or sympathetic listening.
D) Boost her selective attention skills.
E) Listen carefully instead of responding quickly.

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Paraphrasing, or restating, is a simple but efficient way to determine whether you have correctly separated what a speaker has and has not said.

Mignon Has a Habit of "Hearing" Words or Statements That