Which of the following is unlikely to improve one's listening skills?
A) Taking a few notes to aid in concentration and to communicate your interest to the speaker
B) Using your predispositions to effectively predict what the speaker is going to communicate
C) Asking questions and providing verbal feedback to check for understanding
D) Using your eyes and your ears and noting discrepancies between the verbal message and nonverbal cues

Question

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Relying solely on one's predispositions to predict what the speaker is going to say can actually hinder listening skills because it may cause the listener to jump to conclusions and not truly hear what the speaker is communicating. The other options listed actively involve the listener in the listening process and help to improve listening skills.

Which of the Following Is Unlikely to Improve One's Listening