If the receiver is hearing the message but thinking about something else, what is lacking in communication?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Attentive listening
Hearing only means that sound reaches the ears; effective listening also requires attention and mental understanding. If the receiver is thinking about something else, important words, ideas, or instructions may be missed. The problem is therefore a lack of attentive listening. Medium selection, written proof, and word count do not directly describe the receiver’s distraction.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Attentive listening
Why is this the correct answer?
Hearing only means that sound reaches the ears; effective listening also requires attention and mental understanding. If the receiver is thinking about something else, important words, ideas, or instructions may be missed. The problem is therefore a lack of attentive listening. Medium selection, written proof, and word count do not directly describe the receiver’s distraction.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 English question. Chapter: The Fun They Had.
