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What distinguishes active listening from just hearing?
What distinguishes active listening from just hearing?
Active listening involves a conscious effort to understand the speaker's messages, whereas hearing is merely the perception of sound.
Why is it important for an active listener to show non-verbal signs of listening?
Why is it important for an active listener to show non-verbal signs of listening?
Non-verbal signs, such as eye contact and nodding, help convey interest and encourage the speaker to communicate more openly.
How can maintaining eye contact influence communication during active listening?
How can maintaining eye contact influence communication during active listening?
Maintaining eye contact can encourage the speaker and demonstrate that the listener is engaged and interested in what is being said.
What role does feedback play in active listening?
What role does feedback play in active listening?
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Identify two non-verbal signs of attentive listening and explain their significance.
Identify two non-verbal signs of attentive listening and explain their significance.
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Study Notes
Active Listening: A Crucial Communication Skill
- Listening is the cornerstone of interpersonal communication skills.
- True listening is an active, conscious process of understanding speaker's messages.
- Active listening goes beyond hearing; it demands complete focus on the speaker.
Showing Active Listening
- Active listening includes demonstrating you're engaged through both verbal and non-verbal cues.
- Visible attentiveness is essential; without cues the speaker might think the message is not engaging them.
- Encouraging feedback, including verbal responses ("Yes") and nonverbal cues (eye contact, nodding, smiling), fosters ease and openness in communication.
Signs of Active Listening
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Nonverbal Cues:
- Smiles: Demonstrate attentiveness, agreement, or enjoyment of the message. Combined with nods, smiles powerfully show engagement and comprehension.
- Eye Contact: Maintaining eye contact shows genuine engagement and interest. Combined with smiles and other cues, eye contact encourages the speaker.
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Description
Explore the essential skills of active listening, a critical component of effective interpersonal communication. This quiz will cover engagement techniques, verbal and non-verbal cues that demonstrate attentiveness, and the importance of feedback in conversations.
