Key Concepts
Give an example of a closed question
many answers
What is the name of the lake in Chicago?
Lake Michigan
Your friend is talking and you silence your phone and face them fully. This is an example of what?
Active Listening
How many stripes does Adidas have in its logo?
three
What is the name of the group we are in right now and what is the point of this group?
Soft Skills, answers vary
Give an example of an open-ended question
many answers
Who is the current mayor of Chicago?
Brandon Johnson
Looking at your phone while someone shares a problem is an example of this kind of listening.
Passive Listening
Name one thing people do when they are pretending to listen but actually are not.
nodding without paying attention / looking at their phone / saying “yeah” repeatedly, etc
What is the point of something like the "5 things you can see, 4 you can feel, 3 you can hear, 2 you can smell, 1 you can taste" activity?
Grounding, Emotional Regulation
Being aware of your own emotions or opinions and other people’s emotions and opinions at the same time, especially when things feel uncomfortable.
Relational Intelligence
Who is the governor of Illinois?
JB Pritzker
What are the 3 A's of Active Listening?
Attention, Attitude, Adjustment
How many days are in a leap year?
366
What are the five core emotions?
Happiness, Sadness, Fear, Anger, Shame
This skill means being aware of other people’s emotions, tone, body language, and reactions.
Social Awareness
Chicago's streets follow a grid system. What streets represent 0/0?
This “A” means focusing fully on what the speaker is saying.
Attention
What does “NBA” stand for?
National Basketball Association
Give an example of an I statement (must have all the parts!)
I feel _____ when (you) _____ because ______
Active listening helps build this important relationship skill connected to understanding and supporting other people's feelings and experiences
Empathy
a. 55
b. 99
c. 77
d. 111
77
This “A” means staying flexible and following the direction of the conversation instead of planning your next response.
Adjustment
Name 3 tv shows or movies that are set in Chicago
many answers
What concept / term does this describe: being able to understand and manage our own emotions and also recognize and influence other people’s emotions. It means being able to regulate our own emotional responses so that we can have healthy interactions and be able to handle ourselves even in challenging situations.