During class discussion, your professor tends to fall back on a common refrain, "So, what you're saying is . . ." and then repeat portions of your classmates' responses. She does this reliably-no matter how unclear, off the wall, or insightful your classmates' responses might be. MOST likely she does this to help__________ .
A) convey interest in students via nonverbal cues
B) demonstrate active listening practices
C) pay attention to students' nonverbal signals
D) convey her communication apprehension

Question

During class discussion, your professor tends to fall back on a common refrain, "So, what you're saying is . . ." and then repeat portions of your classmates' responses. She does this reliably-no matter how unclear, off the wall, or insightful your classmates' responses might be. MOST likely she does this to help__________ . 
A) convey interest in students via nonverbal cues
B) demonstrate active listening practices
C) pay attention to students' nonverbal signals
D) convey her communication apprehension

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

By repeating portions of her students' responses, the professor is demonstrating active listening practices, which shows that she is fully engaged in the discussion and values her students' contributions. This technique can also help to clarify and summarize the points made by her students, which can facilitate further discussion and understanding.

During Class Discussion, Your Professor Tends to Fall Back on a Common