Relational listening is best characterized as the ability to:
A) Accurately paraphrase a message
B) Understand how communication affects the relationship
C) Receive sensory stimuli
D) Perceive and focus on sensory stimuli

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Relational listening involves being aware of how communication affects the relationship between the listener and the speaker. It goes beyond just accurately paraphrasing a message or perceiving and focusing on sensory stimuli. While receiving sensory stimuli is important for effective listening, it does not necessarily relate to the relational aspect of the communication.

Relational Listening Is Best Characterized as the Ability To