Chapter 7 Listening Quiz

Which of the following is NOT true about listening?

• It is done on purpose.

• It requires specific skills.

• It requires ways of thinking.

• It is an act of speaking.

Listening is an act you do on purpose. What else does it require?

• Specific skills and ways of thinking.

• Only hearing sounds.

• Speaking clearly.

• Writing notes.

Which of the following best describes listening?

• An act of hearing sounds.

• An act of speaking.

• An act done on purpose requiring specific skills and ways of thinking.

• An act of writing.

What does hearing require according to the provided material?

• Concentration and reaction

• Receiving sound waves and implies no intention

• Focusing on the conversation

• Attaching meaning to the sound

Which of the following is an example of active listening?

• You hear your mom's friend in the background while you're on the phone

• You ignore the sound

• You stop what you're doing, put up your phone, look at the person you are speaking to, and focus on the conversation

• You receive sound waves without any intention

Which stage of the listening process involves interpreting or deriving meaning from the words?

• Stage 1

• Stage 2

• Stage 3

• Stage 4

Which stage of the listening process involves evaluating or judging what the message is about in context?

• Stage 1

• Stage 2

• Stage 3

• Stage 4

How many stages are there in the listening process?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Which type of listening is most likely to be used when listening to music for relaxation?

• Critical Listening

• Appreciative Listening

• Empathetic Listening

• Comprehensive Listening

Which type of listening is most likely to be used when analyzing a friend's problem?

• Appreciative Listening

• Critical Listening

• Empathetic Listening

• Comprehensive Listening