Seth listens to his cubicle mate in order to show interest and sustain a helpful work relationship, and Seth listens to his department coordinator in order to receive instruction. These different motives for listening are described in which aspect of the Systems Model?
A) Presage
B) Process
C) Participation
D) Product

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The Presage aspect of the Systems Model refers to the individual's characteristics and the context in which communication takes place, including motives for listening. In this scenario, Seth has different motives for listening to his cubicle mate and his department coordinator, which falls under the Presage aspect. The other options (Process, Participation, Product) refer to different aspects of the model that do not specifically address the individual's motives for listening.

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