Listening for full meaning without making premature judgments or interpretations is called ________ listening.
A)defensive
B)positive
C)active
D)selective

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Active listening involves listening for full meaning without prematurely judging or interpreting the message. Defensive listening involves interpreting messages in a negative way, while selective listening involves only listening to parts of the message that interest the listener. Positive listening is not a commonly used term.

Listening for Full Meaning Without Making Premature Judgments or Interpretations