You are sitting in Professor Rashad's class listening to a lecture,when you hear the student behind you talking to her friend about the party to be held this Friday.As you sit there taking in details about the party,you are drawn back to Professor Rashad when you hear,"And that is what will be on the test Friday." Which stage of the listening process is reflected at the point where you return to hearing what the professor is saying?
A)hearing
B)attending
C)understanding
D)remembering

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The stage of attending refers to focusing one's attention on the sound that is being heard. In this scenario, the distraction of hearing about the party caused the listener to momentarily lose their attention, but they were able to quickly return to focusing on the professor's lecture.

You Are Sitting in Professor Rashad's Class Listening to a Lecture,when