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Which of the following describes appropriate active listening in a professional setting?

Active listening involves fully concentrating on what is being said, understanding the message, and confirming that understanding, often by paraphrasing.

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Question: Which of the following describes appropriate active listening in a professional setting?

Answer options: ✅ Paraphrasing what the speaker has said to confirm understanding.

  • Formulating your response while the speaker is still talking.
  • Nodding occasionally without making eye contact.
  • Interrupting to ask clarifying questions every few sentences.

Correct answer: Paraphrasing what the speaker has said to confirm understanding.

Explanation: Active listening involves fully concentrating on what is being said, understanding the message, and confirming that understanding, often by paraphrasing.

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