Question

Read the scenario about a formal discussion.

Trina and her classmates are discussing coding. One student references a coding language that Trina is unfamiliar with, saying that she prefers it for the type of programming they are discussing. Trina responds by asking the student to explain why she likes it so that she can learn more. She asks the student how the coding language is similar to one she is already familiar with.

Which statements describe what kind of listener Trina is? Select two options.

Trina is a good listener because she responds by asking questions to clarify the topic being discussed.
Trina is a good listener because she indicates that she is knowledgeable by sharing what she knows.
Trina is a good listener because she uses prior knowledge to make connections that further her understanding.
Trina is not a good listener because she interrupts the discussion to insert follow-up questions.
Trina is not a good listener because she steers the topic toward a subject with which she is more familiar.

Answer 1

Answer:

a) Trina is a good listener because she responds by asking questions to clarify the topic being discussed.

c) Trina is a good listener because she uses prior knowledge to make connections that further her understanding.

Explanation:

In the given scenario, Trisha is having a conversation about coding with some of her classmates when one of them mentions a programming language Trisha is not familiar with. Trisha then asks her to explain more about it so she can learn it and also asks how it is similar to the language Trisha is already familiar with. She seeks clarification and attempts to draw analogies with prior experience.