QUIZ #1-2: ACTIVE LISTENING

1. Effective listening in criminology requires only hearing the words spoken by a witness.

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1. Active listening includes attending to both verbal and non‑verbal cues.

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• FALSE

1. Mentally summarizing key points as you listen can help you spot inconsistencies in a statement.

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• FALSE

1. Brief verbal affirmations like “I see” are discouraged because they interrupt the speaker’s flow.

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• FALSE

Paraphrasing a speaker’s words (e.g., “So you were at the café from 7 to 9 PM, correct?”) helps confirm understanding.

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• FALSE

It’s best to form judgments about a suspect’s credibility before hearing all the information.

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• FALSE

When listening for information, applying the 5 Ws + H helps extract relevant facts.

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• FALSE

In courtroom testimony, focusing on tone shifts is more important than the exact wording or timeline.

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• FALSE

During a multi‑agency simulation, your role is to synthesize inputs into a coherent group report.

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• FALSE

Concept maps and discussion logs are tools that can enhance listening and information retention.

• TRUE

• FALSE