Listening for full meaning without making premature judgments or interpretations is called ________.
A) passive listening
B) empathic listening
C) active listening
D) decoding

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Active listening involves actively focusing on understanding the speaker's message without making assumptions or judgments. Passive listening is simply hearing without actively engaging in the communication. Empathic listening involves not only understanding the message but also connecting with the emotions behind it. Decoding refers to the process of interpreting the message's meaning from the words used.

Listening for Full Meaning Without Making Premature Judgments or Interpretations