Listening for full meaning without making premature judgments or interpretations is called ________.
A) passive hearing
B) lateral communication
C) active listening
D) decoding

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Active listening involves fully focusing on and understanding the speaker's message without making premature judgments or interpretations. Passive hearing refers to simply hearing without actively processing the message. Lateral communication refers to communication between individuals on the same hierarchical level. Decoding involves interpreting and understanding the meaning of a message.

Listening for Full Meaning Without Making Premature Judgments or Interpretations