19 Questions
What type of questions can be used to clarify information?
Closed-ended questions
Which tool involves restating the content of what you've heard in different words?
Paraphrase
When paraphrasing, what should you generally say to introduce the rephrased statement?
In other words...
Which type of questions are generally focused on facts?
Closed-ended questions
What is the main purpose of reflecting information back to the communicator?
To validate understanding and decoding of emotional messages
What is the key difference between paraphrasing and parroting?
Parroting repeats exact words without understanding
Which phrase is commonly used during paraphrasing to check for accuracy of the rephrased statement?
'Is that correct?'
Which type of questions can be answered with a simple yes or no?
'Did you miss the deadline?'
What should you use to verify the interpretation of information shared?
'In other words...' phrase
Closed-ended questions can be used to clarify information.
True
Paraphrasing is the same as parroting in active listening techniques.
False
Reflecting is a tool used when the listener interprets the information and shares the meaning beneath what is actually being communicated.
True
Clarifying questions are generally focused on opinions rather than facts.
False
Active listeners often use phrases like 'Tell me more about that' to probe for more information.
True
Paraphrasing involves changing the facts shared by the communicator.
False
Reflecting back information to the communicator helps verify accurate interpretation of emotional messages.
True
Asking 'What was that like?' is an example of probing in active listening.
True
'In other words...' is a common phrase used during reflecting in active listening.
False
Reflecting on information helps ensure the accurate gathering of facts.
False
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