Introduction to Lisenting
A Physiological, through one of our senses in the living organisms an individual's ability to perceive sounds, by receiving vibrations.
What is hearing?
Appreciative, Discriminative, Critical, Empathic
What are 4 types of Listening?
many listeners decide early on that a topic is not interesting. **Always find something of value in what the speaker is saying
What is tuning out dull topics?
a listening role in which the listener participates and shares in the communication process by guiding the speaker toward common interests.
What is active listening?
Active listening which requires concentration, attention, and understanding meaning from messages
What is Effective Listening?
a listening style used to enjoy pleasurable sounds, as in music or nature.
What is appreciative listening?
Peripheral noises or movements can affect our concentration. Do not give your attention to the noises around you continue to focus on the speaker
What is yielding to distractions?
thinking time created by the ability to listen faster than people can speak.
What is listening spare time?
The human mind is easily distracted and there is a natural desire to speak instead and it is a psychological effort
What is --Listening is Difficult?
a listening style used to single out a particular sound from a noisy environment.
What is discriminative listening?
Be patient and listen to the speaker without assuming, having personal biases against a speaker’s background or position
What is jumping to conclusions?
a listening role in which the listener does not share in the responsibility for, or involve himself or herself in, the communication process.
What is passive listening?
Studies show that we only remember about 25% of what we hear. In other words we forget, ignore, distort, or misunderstand the great majority of incoming messages. This can result in negative consequences.
What is Poor Listening?
a listening style used to analyze and assess a message for logic and value.
What is critical listening?
Maintain an extra effort to remain objective, even if you hear words that push your “hot button”
What is overreacting to emotional words?
a style of listening that encourages people to talk freely; without fear of embarrassment or judgement.
What is Empathic Listening?
We never listen when we are eager to speak. This shows the speaker that we do not care what they are saying.
What is Interrupting?