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Which step is NOT part of the active listening process?
Which internal obstacle to effective listening involves a lack of effort?
What type of nonlistening involves focusing only on selective parts of a message?
Which of the following is considered an effective way to express support while listening?
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Which type of nonlistening involves pretending to listen?
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What is a common consequence of monopolizing during a conversation?
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Which technique should you avoid to remain mindful while listening?
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Which aspect of listening is essential to show you understand the speaker's emotions?
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What should be avoided when using minimal encouragers during a conversation?
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Which of the following describes defensive listening?
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Study Notes
Listening: An Active Process
- Listening involves multiple stages, encompassing:
- Mindful attention: Being fully present and engaged in the moment
- Hearing and receiving: Taking in auditory information
- Selecting and attending: Focusing on specific parts of the message
- Organizing: Structuring information for comprehension
- Interpreting: Assigning meaning, considering both literal and implied messages
- Responding: Demonstrating comprehension through verbal and nonverbal cues (paraphrasing, questions, minimal encouragers)
- Remembering: Retaining and recalling information
Obstacles to Effective Listening
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External:
- Message overload: Difficulty processing too much information
- Message complexity: Unclear or intricate communication
- Noise: Distractions interfering with listening
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Internal:
- Preoccupation: Distracted by internal thoughts and concerns
- Prejudgment: Holding preconceived notions about the speaker or topic
- Emotionally-loaded language: Strong emotions influencing interpretation
- Lack of effort: Not actively engaging in the listening process
- Failure to adapt listening styles: Not adjusting to the needs of the situation or speaker
Types of Nonlistening
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Monopolizing: Focusing on oneself, interrupting or dominating the conversation
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Pseudolistening: Pretending to listen without genuine engagement
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Selective listening: Focusing only on certain parts of the message, ignoring others
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Defensive listening: Perceiving attacks or hostility when none exists
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Ambushing: Listening carefully to gather information for attacking the speaker later
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Literal listening: Focusing solely on the surface meaning of the message, ignoring implied meanings
Listening to Support Others
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Be mindful:
- Clear your mind to be open to the speaker
- Concentrate fully on the person speaking
- If you're forming replies, push them aside, focus on the speaker's words
- If your mind wanders, gently refocus on the person and their words
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Understand the other person's perspective:
- Paraphrasing: Summarizing the speaker's message to demonstrate comprehension
- Minimal encouragers: Nodding, asking short questions, using phrases like "Really?" (Use sparingly, avoid interrupting)
- Express support: Acknowledge the speaker's willingness to share and show understanding of their feelings. (You don't need to agree with the speaker.)
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Description
This quiz explores the stages of active listening and the obstacles that can hinder effective communication. It covers key concepts such as mindful attention, interpreting messages, and responding appropriately. You'll also learn about external and internal barriers to listening.
