Listening

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What is the main difference between hearing and listening?

  • Hearing is automatic, while listening requires meaning construction (correct)
  • Listening involves nonverbal messages, while hearing does not
  • Hearing involves paying attention, while listening does not
  • Listening is a physiological process, while hearing requires effort

What is an essential aspect of listening?

  • Responding with nonverbal messages
  • Paying attention and interpreting the message (correct)
  • Maintaining eye contact and showing appropriate facial expressions
  • Automatically understanding the speaker's message

Why is listening considered different from hearing?

  • Hearing involves nonverbal communication
  • Listening requires assigning meaning to the sounds heard (correct)
  • Hearing does not involve interpreting the message
  • Listening is a purely physiological process

What is an example of a nonverbal message sent during listening?

<p>Nodding and maintaining eye contact (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does hearing not necessarily imply listening?

<p>Listening involves assigning meaning to the sounds heard (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the difference between hearing and listening?

<p>Hearing is a physiological process, while listening involves meaning construction and response. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinct feature of listening as compared to hearing?

<p>Listening involves interpreting the message and responding. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized as a part of the listening process?

<p>Paying attention and assigning meaning to sounds. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do we do when we listen, according to the text?

<p>We send nonverbal messages to indicate understanding. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key aspect of listening highlighted in the text?

<p>Meaning construction and nonverbal responses (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

The Nature and Process of Listening

  • Listening is distinct from hearing, which is an automatic physiological process.
  • Hearing involves the transmission of sound waves to the brain, while listening requires the construction of meaning.
  • Listening involves paying attention, interpreting the message, and responding, as well as sending nonverbal messages to indicate understanding.
  • Nonverbal messages during listening can include nodding, appropriate facial expressions, and maintaining eye contact.
  • Hearing is involuntary, while listening is an active process that requires effort and meaning construction.
  • Listening is a crucial part of effective communication, as it involves understanding and interpreting the message being conveyed.
  • Active listening involves not only hearing the speaker but also understanding and responding to the message.
  • Listening plays a key role in interpersonal communication and is essential for effective social interactions.
  • The act of listening also encompasses sending nonverbal cues to the speaker to indicate understanding and engagement.
  • In communication, listening is vital for comprehending and interpreting the intended message accurately.
  • Listening not only involves hearing the speaker's words but also understanding the underlying message and responding appropriately.
  • Effective listening involves not only hearing the words but also actively engaging with the speaker through nonverbal cues and responses.

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