Question

Gina considers herself pro-cell phone, and quickly forgot most of the main points of Mark’s persuasive speech on why students should not be allowed to use their cell phones at school. This is an example of a failure to ___________________.
a.
listen ethically
b.
listen with empathy
c.
listen with an open mind
d.
listen for total meaning

Answer 1

c. listen with an open mind

Gina's preexisting pro–cell phone stance caused her to ignore and forget the opposing arguments, which is a failure to listen with an open mind.