Critical listeners will be able to _______.
A)exhibit optimal hearing acuity
B)distinguish factual statements from inferences
C)put off judgments on the truth of messages
D)agree with ideas or plans that violate their own values

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Critical listening involves the ability to distinguish factual statements from opinions or inferences. Critical listeners also analyze and evaluate the messages they receive before making judgments on their truth or validity. Optimal hearing acuity (A) is not necessarily a requirement for critical listening, and agreeing with ideas or plans that violate their own values (D) is not consistent with critical thinking.

Critical Listeners Will Be Able to _______