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Randy says "i am really bummed out about not getting any job offers." his roommate lance responds, "sounds as if you're feeling pretty low about the response so far." lance's communication is an example of

a. ambushing.
b. paraphrasing.
c. elistening.
d. relying on mnemonics.
e. pseudolistening.

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Answer: b. paraphrasing.

Paraphrasing is a device where the same idea is expressed in different words, especially for the purposes of clarification.

In this case, Lance's response is an attempt to repeat the same idea Randy expressed, but in clearer words.

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