Eld Listening

What is the main purpose of active listening in communication?

• To prepare your response while the other person is speaking

• To genuinely understand the speaker's message

• To interrupt the speaker with your own thoughts

• To agree with everything the speaker says

Which of the following is a key component of effective listening?

• Ignoring non-verbal cues

• Focusing solely on the speaker's words

• Providing feedback to the speaker

• Thinking about your next question

In the context of listening, what does 'paraphrasing' mean?

• Repeating the speaker's words verbatim

• Summarizing the speaker's message in your own words

• Asking unrelated questions

• Ignoring the speaker's message

Which of the following is NOT a barrier to effective listening?

• Prejudices

• Active engagement

• Distractions

• Preconceived notions

What is the role of empathy in active listening?

• To judge the speaker's feelings

• To understand and share the feelings of the speaker

• To dismiss the speaker's emotions

• To focus on your own emotions

Which of the following best describes 'reflective listening'?

• Listening without responding

• Responding with your own experiences

• Mirroring the speaker's emotions and words

• Ignoring the speaker's emotions

What is the difference between hearing and listening?

• Hearing is passive; listening is active

• Hearing involves understanding; listening does not

• Listening is involuntary; hearing is voluntary

• There is no difference

Which of the following strategies can improve listening skills?

• Multitasking while listening

• Interrupting frequently

• Maintaining eye contact

• Thinking about unrelated topics

What does 'listening for gist' mean?

• Focusing on every detail

• Understanding the main idea

• Ignoring the speaker

• Listening for specific words

In literature, how can listening to a character's dialogue enhance understanding?

• By revealing the character's thoughts and emotions

• By providing irrelevant information

• By confusing the reader

• By making the plot less clear