Types of Listening Flashcards

Questions and Answers

What is discriminative listening?

Listening to identify differences in sounds (correct)

Listening to understand the meaning behind words

Listening to evaluate and judge

Listening for information to support our goals

What does comprehension listening involve?

Understanding the meaning of words and extracting key facts.

Critical listening is primarily used for which of the following?

To extract key facts from a conversation

To appreciate music

To understand the speaker's emotions

To form an opinion about what is being said (correct)

Biased listening occurs when a person hears everything objectively.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is evaluative listening also known as?

Critical listening. Signup and view all the answers

Appreciative listening is mainly used in what context?

Listening to fulfill personal needs and goals Signup and view all the answers

What does empathetic listening require?

Excellent discrimination and close attention to emotional signals. Signup and view all the answers

The purpose of therapeutic listening is to:

Empathize and help the speaker change or develop Signup and view all the answers

Dialogic listening is the same as passive listening.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of relationship listening?

To develop or sustain a relationship. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Types of Listening

Discriminative Listening:
- Basic type of listening focused on distinguishing differences in sounds.
- Essential for understanding meaning conveyed through sound variations.
Comprehension Listening:
- Involves understanding the meaning through a knowledge of vocabulary, grammar, and syntax.
- Key for extracting important facts from lengthy discussions; also referred to as content, informative, or full listening.
Critical Listening:
- Involves evaluating and judging the information presented.
- Requires forming opinions based on strengths, weaknesses, agreement, and approval of the content.
Biased Listening:
- Occurs when listeners selectively hear what they want, influenced by personal stereotypes and biases.
- Can lead to misinterpretation of the speaker's true message.
Evaluative Listening:
- Similar to critical listening, but emphasizes making judgments regarding the truthfulness of the speaker's claims.
- Involves assessing content against personal values, categorizing it as either good or bad.
Appreciative Listening:
- Focuses on gathering information that aligns with personal interests or needs.
- Common in situations involving music, poetry, or inspirational speeches.
Sympathetic Listening:
- Characterized by genuine concern for the speaker's feelings, expressed through attentive listening and empathetic responses.
- A way of showing care for another's emotions, both sorrowful and joyful.
Empathetic Listening:
- Goes beyond sympathy, aiming for a deeper understanding of the speaker's emotional experience.
- Requires careful attention to emotional signals and nuances, often leading to shared feelings.
Therapeutic Listening:
- Aims to empathize while helping the speaker understand and potentially change or grow.
- Focuses on creating a strong connection that facilitates personal development.
Dialogic Listening:
- Originates from the Greek meaning of 'learning through conversation'.
- Involves active engagement and a genuine desire to understand others' thoughts and ideas; also known as relational listening.
Relationship Listening:
- Prioritizes building and maintaining relationships during the listening process.
- Especially important in negotiation and sales, where trust and likability enhance communication.

Description

This quiz explores the various types of listening, including discriminative and comprehension listening. Each term is defined to enhance your understanding of how we interpret sounds and meanings in communication. Perfect for students looking to improve their auditory skills.