Active listening is:
A) a passive process by which clients communicate their intentions to comply with counseling.
B) is a term used to indicate client is paying attention.
C) a communication process that requires intentional participation, decision making, and responding.
D) a passive attitude counselors display to demonstrate to clients that they are listening.

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Active listening requires intentional participation, decision making, and responding. It is not a passive process or attitude. Simply paying attention (B) is not enough to be actively listening. Choice A is incorrect because compliance is not the primary goal of counseling and active listening goes beyond just making intentions known.

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