Barriers to Effective Listening Flashcards
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What does 'laziness' refer to in the context of effective listening?

  • Avoiding listening because it takes too much time (correct)
  • Engaging with complex discussions
  • Relating well to the speaker's ideas
  • Listening carefully to every subject

    • What is close-mindedness?

    Refusing to relate to and benefit from the speaker's ideas.

    Define opinionatedness.

    Disagreeing or arguing with the speaker's views.

    What does insincerity in listening often involve?

    <p>Avoiding eye contact.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is boredom characterized in the context of listening?

    <p>Lacking interest in the speaker's subject.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is inattentiveness in listening?

    <p>Concentrating on the speaker's mannerisms rather than the message.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does selective listening mean?

    <p>Responding only to parts of a speaker's remarks that interest the listener.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe filling the gaps in listening.

    <p>Thinking what you remember makes a whole story.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is insulated listening?

    <p>Not addressing topics you'd rather avoid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define defensive listening.

    <p>Taking innocent comments as personal attacks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does ambushing in listening entail?

    <p>Listening carefully to collect information to attack the speaker.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes insensitive listening?

    <p>Unable to look beyond the words to understand hidden meanings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is message overload?

    <p>Too much speech makes careful listening impossible.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define rapid thought in the context of listening.

    <p>Having mental 'spare time' while someone is talking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is psychological noise?

    <p>Being focused on personal concerns over the speaker's messages.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does physical noise refer to?

    <p>External environmental distractions affecting listening.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can hearing problems affect listening?

    <p>They can hinder a person's ability to hear and understand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are faulty assumptions in listening?

    <p>Assuming a speaker's thoughts are too simple to deserve attention.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is effort important in effective listening?

    <p>Listening effectively is hard work.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the idea of 'talking has more advantages' suggest?

    <p>Believing we gain more by speaking than listening.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is lack of training relevant to listening?

    <p>Unlike breathing, learning to listen doesn't happen automatically.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does comparing involve in the context of listening?

    <p>Measuring ourselves or others against what is being said.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Define mind reading in listening.

    <p>Guessing what the speaker really means.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does rehearsing mean while listening?

    <p>Planning what we want to say instead of fully listening.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is judging in the context of listening?

    <p>Applying negative labels to the speaker.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is dreaming characterized in listening?

    <p>Triggering a chain of private associations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does identifying mean in the context of listening?

    <p>Referring everything back to your own experience.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe advising in listening.

    <p>Trying to solve the speaker's problems without acknowledging their feelings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterize sparring in listening?

    <p>Arguing and debating during conversations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is derailing in the context of listening?

    <p>Suddenly changing the subject during a conversation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does placating involve?

    <p>Agreeing with everything to be liked.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is interrupting defined in listening?

    <p>Showing impatience and insensitivity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are diagnostic facts in listening?

    <p>Causing us to miss central themes and feelings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Barriers to Effective Listening

    • Laziness prevents engagement with complex subjects and lengthy discussions.
    • Close-mindedness hinders the ability to relate to speakers' ideas and learn from them.
    • Opinionatedness leads to emotional reactions and disagreements, affecting attention.
    • Insincerity is characterized by actions like avoiding eye contact during conversations.
    • Boredom arises from a lack of interest in the topic being discussed by the speaker.
    • Inattentiveness occurs when the focus shifts to the speaker's delivery rather than the message.
    • Selective listening involves only tuning into parts of a conversation that interest the listener, disregarding the rest.
    • Filling the gaps refers to the tendency to assume a narrative based on incomplete information.
    • Insulated listening occurs when listeners avoid engaging with uncomfortable topics.
    • Defensive listening interprets neutral comments as personal criticisms.
    • Ambushing involves careful listening with the intent to counter the speaker's points.
    • Insensitive listening fails to grasp underlying meanings, taking words at face value.
    • Message overload arises from encountering excessive speech, making thorough listening challenging.
    • Rapid thought leads to distraction, as listeners have mental capacity to spare during conversations.
    • Psychological noise indicates being preoccupied with personal issues that overshadow the speaker's message.
    • Physical noise presents interference from the environment that distracts from listening.
    • Hearing problems can impair listening capabilities due to physiological issues.
    • Faulty assumptions stem from preconceived notions that dismiss the speaker's content as unworthy.
    • Lack of effort highlights the challenge of practicing effective listening, which requires active participation.
    • The belief that talking has more advantages leads to prioritizing speaking over listening.
    • Lack of training signifies that listening skills do not develop automatically but need intentional practice.
    • Comparing involves assessing oneself or others while the speaker is communicating their thoughts.
    • Mind reading is the act of guessing the speaker's true intentions without clarification.
    • Rehearsing focuses on planning responses instead of absorbing the speaker’s message.
    • Judging involves applying negative labels to others, which can inhibit open communication.
    • Dreaming triggers distractions through personal associations stimulated by the discussion.
    • Identifying leads listeners to relate everything back to their personal experiences, affecting comprehension.
    • Advising often disregards emotional content, centering on solution-finding rather than active listening.
    • Sparring includes argumentative interactions that promote conflict instead of understanding.
    • Derailing introduces abrupt topic changes that disrupt the flow of conversation.
    • Placating involves superficial agreement to maintain likability, often neglecting genuine engagement.
    • Interrupting reflects impatience, showcasing a lack of respect for the speaker's contribution.
    • Diagnostic facts can obscure vital messages and emotional undertones present in discussions.

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    Explore key concepts related to barriers that hinder effective listening through these flashcards. Each card provides a term and its definition, helping you understand issues like laziness, close-mindedness, and opinionatedness that can impact communication. These resources are perfect for improving your listening skills.

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