Mika's supervisor is running a meeting at work. The supervisor starts the Powerpoint but does not begin speaking right away, as he is busy flipping through his notes. Though Mika is picking up a lot of information from both the Powerpoint and his supervisor's nonverbal behaviors, the act of ____________ cannot begin for Mika until someone actually speaks.
A) hearing
B) attending
C) interpreting
D) listening

Question

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Listening involves both receiving and interpreting messages, and it cannot begin until auditory communication (someone speaking) occurs.

Mika's Supervisor Is Running a Meeting at Work