Question 1

Mindfulness can improve

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mindfulness can improve
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Question 2

Workplace studies show that ________________ are associated with employees having higher levels of stress hormones and fatigue, and lower levels of motivation.

Accepted Answer

Cubicles are often associated with higher levels of stress hormones and fatigue, and lower levels of motivation among employees due to their open, often crowded nature, and lack of privacy.

Question 3

Przybylski and Weinstein (2013) found that because of ____________, the mere presence of a cell phone can reduce perceptions of closeness in a relationship.

Accepted Answer

Przybylski and Weinstein (2013) found that the fear of missing out (FOMO) associated with cell phones can lead to reduced perceptions of closeness in relationships, as individuals may be distracted by the potential for other social interactions.

Question 4

In the workplace, noise negatively affects people with which Big Five personality trait most?

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the workplace, noise negatively affects people...

Question 5

Whenever Gail speaks to her friends on the phone, she will not talk for more than 5 minutes before letting them know that she has to get back to doing her homework. According to Kittie Watson (1995), Gail is a ____________________ listener.

Accepted Answer

Gail's behavior of limiting phone conversations to ensure she returns to her homework indicates a focus on efficient use of time, which aligns with the characteristics of a time-oriented listener as described by Kittie Watson. Time-oriented listeners prioritize managing their time effectively and prefer conversations that are concise and to the point.

Question 6

Jennifer is planning to buy a new car. She asks her friends and family members for advice about her decision, and has specific questions on what she should look for in a car and how she can get the best deal. She listens to them intently during these conversations, keeping whatever opinions she has to herself. Jennifer is practicing a ______________ listening style.

Accepted Answer

Jennifer is practicing a content-oriented listening style because she is focused on the information that her friends and family members are providing her about cars. She is not focused on the relationship with the people she is talking to or on taking action based on the information she is hearing.

Question 7

People with a _________________ listening style have a lot of empathy toward the person they are speaking to and seek to find common ground with them.

Accepted Answer

People-oriented listeners focus on the speaker and their feelings, showing empathy and seeking to understand and find common ground with the person they are speaking to.

Question 8

Greg is in a meeting with his colleagues. As one of his coworkers starts to ask him about the weekend, he quickly snaps "that's not what we're here for." When someone else in the meeting gives an incorrect statistic, he is quick to correct them and remind them that they said something completely different during the last meeting. Which listening style does Greg have?

Accepted Answer

Greg's focus on efficiency, task completion, and correcting errors suggests an action-oriented listening style.

Question 9

Women are more likely to prefer the ____________ listening style, while men prefer __________ listening.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that women are more likely to prefer a people-oriented listening style, which focuses on the speaker and their feelings, while men are more inclined towards a content-oriented listening style, emphasizing the information and facts being communicated.

Question 10

Helen is speaking to her friend, Sandra, about her problems. She understands her friend's listening style, so she lets Sandra know that she would like some advice about her situation. Other times, Helen has told Sandra that she would like her to just listen. Which listening style does Sandra have?

Accepted Answer

Sandra has a problem-solving listening style because Helen specifically mentions wanting advice about her situation, indicating Sandra's preference or inclination towards offering solutions.

Quiz 8: Listening