The act of listening attentively to the speaker's verbal or nonverbal messages and responding to those messages by giving appropriate feedback is called ________listening.

A) supportive
B) active
C) retentive
D) All of these choices are correct.

Active Listening

The technique of listening attentively with all senses, as a way of understanding, interpreting, and evaluating what one is hearing.

Supportive Listening

The practice of actively listening to someone with the intention of providing emotional support and understanding.

Retentive Listening

Retentive listening involves carefully listening to and remembering information, often used in learning and communication situations to retain details.