Active Listening Bell Ringer Quiz

What are the key components of active listening?

• Pay attention

• Don't interrupt

• Think before you speak/respond

• All three

Why is active listening important?

• It allows you to speak more during a conversation

• It helps build better relationships by ensuring mutual understanding

• It is only important for teachers and not students

• It makes conversations shorter

Which of the following is a sign of active listening?

• Avoiding eye contact

• Nodding and making small verbal comments like "uh-huh" or "I see"

• Thinking about what to say next while the other person is talking

• Checking your phone during a conversation

How can active listening affect a conversation with someone who is upset?

• It can escalate the conflict

• It has no effect on the emotional state of the person

• It can help calm the situation and show empathy

• It encourages the person to be more upset

What should you do if you find yourself getting distracted while trying to actively listen?

• Just pretend to listen until the conversation is over

• Change the subject to something more interesting

• Politely ask the speaker to repeat what was said

• Focus on the speaker's words, make eye contact, and mentally block out distractions