Question

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which situations require critical listening?

a father telling his daughter how much he loves her
a politician promising to give you a million dollars and achieve world peace
a used - car salesperson describing the vehicle you are taking for a test drive
a job applicant explaining why she should be hired

Explanation:

Critical listening involves analyzing, evaluating, and questioning the message to assess its credibility, logic, or hidden motives, rather than just receiving emotional or supportive communication.

• A father's loving statement is emotional, supportive communication, no critical analysis needed.
• A politician's grand, unrealistic promises need critical listening to evaluate feasibility and intent.
• A used-car salesperson's description requires critical listening to verify accuracy and spot omissions about the vehicle.
• A job applicant's self-presentation needs critical listening to assess the validity of their claims and fit for the role.

Answer:

B. A politician promising to give you a million dollars and achieve world peace
C. A used-car salesperson describing the vehicle you are taking for a test drive
D. A job applicant explaining why she should be hired