On your first day at a new job you receive an email asking you to submit your SBDs by Friday, so they can be vetted for inclusion in the new module. You need to ask for clarification as you don't know what is being asked of you. This is an example of a barrier to ________.
A) passive listening
B) active listening
C) listening comprehension
D) interpretation
E) nonverbal communication

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

C) Listening comprehension refers to how well you understand what you read or hear. Barriers to listening comprehension include language differences, including accents, as well as unfamiliar jargon and vocabulary. The terms "SBDs," "vetted," and "module" are particular to the new workplace, and failing to understand what they mean leads to a breakdown in comprehension.

On Your First Day at a New Job You Receive