Listening Styles and Effective Listening

Question 1

Which of the “Effective Listening Strategies” do you need to improve on? What steps will you take to improve?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but should refer specifically to one of the 5 “Effective Listening Strategies” and should describe specific steps the student can/will take to improve.

Question 2

A conversation that focused on the feelings and thoughts of the participants would be most appealing to a ___________________ listener.a.action-orientedb.people orientedc.time-orientedd.content oriented

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B

Question 3

What is your listening style? Provide an example to support your assessment of your listening style.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Student answers will vary. Examples could include things such as “I prefer to listen for detailed information” or “I like discussing my friends thoughts and feelings”.

Question 4

A very detailed description of project requirements would appeal most to a ____________.a.time-oriented listenerb.content-oriented listenerc.people oriented listenerd.action-oriented listener

Revolt · Accepted Answer

B

Question 5

Which of the following is not an effective listening strategy?a.Be “other-oriented”b.Attend completelyc.Interrupt to share your thoughtsd.Look for nonverbal messages

Revolt · Accepted Answer

C

Question 6

Describe the type of conversation that would be most appealing to a time-oriented listener.

Revolt · Accepted Answer

A time oriented listener would want a brief, to the point conversation.

Question 7

What does it mean to be ‘other oriented’?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Being ‘other-oriented’ means that you focus on the needs of the ‘others’ you are communicating with. You work to adapt your communication to their listening styles and work to make sure they are understanding what you are communicating. You take into account the ‘others’ thoughts and feelings when communicating.

Question 8

How can your personal listening style impact your communication?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Your personal listening style will dictate what types of communication you seek out and attend to. It may also influence the subjects you choose to communicate about.

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