Effective Communication and Listening Skills

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What does avoiding a speaker's eyes convey to the speaker?

  • You're interested in the conversation
  • You're taking notes
  • You're not interested in the conversation (correct)
  • You're actively listening

What is the purpose of using an open stance when listening to someone?

  • To appear aggressive
  • To show disinterest
  • To invade the speaker's personal space
  • To convey that you're paying attention (correct)

What is the benefit of nodding your head occasionally while listening?

  • It distracts the speaker from the conversation
  • It shows you're not only paying attention, but also understanding (correct)
  • It helps you remember what the speaker is saying
  • It makes the speaker feel uncomfortable

What is the primary goal of being attentive while listening?

<p>To let the speaker know you're paying attention (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a nonverbal cue that can indicate you're not listening?

<p>A closed stance (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of using verbal and nonverbal messages that disagree?

<p>An incongruent message (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does staying open convey to the speaker?

<p>You're open to what is being said (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you do with your arms to show you're actively listening?

<p>Relax them at your sides (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is eye contact important in communication?

<p>It shows you're interested in the conversation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does facing the other person fully convey?

<p>You're open and engaged with the speaker (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do nonverbal cues from the receiver provide to the sender?

<p>Feedback that they're understood (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of meaning is in the words spoken according to Albert Mehrabian?

<p>7% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a non-verbal cue?

<p>Arms folded across your chest (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Before someone processes verbal messages, what do they register?

<p>Your enthusiasm and sincerity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when verbal and non-verbal messages do not match?

<p>They cancel each other (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a paralinguistic cue?

<p>Tone of voice (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of meaning is conveyed through facial expressions according to Albert Mehrabian?

<p>55% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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