Exam 4: Listening Effectively

When doctors listen with a stethoscope to diagnose heart functioning of chest congestion,they are engaging in which type of listening?

Your textbook describes six types of nonlistening.Note and define the two types that you engage in the most often.Then,provide a specific,personal example of each of the two types you chose.Finally,note one thing you can do to improve each type of nonlistening in which you engage.

Physically receiving a message is a passive process: we have to be present when vibrations are in the air or when visual stimuli convey communication.

Minimal encouragers are effective to help understand others when listening.

Jacob was watching a new documentary about the assassination of JFK. He was trying to evaluate the accuracy of the information about the secret service's involvement in this tragedy. Jacob was informational listening. 

Responses,such as "Tell me more," "Really?" and "Go on," that a listener makes to the speaker's thoughts and feelings are called ____________________.

Only eight hours after physically receiving a message,most people remember only about what amount of the message?

Being mindful is important for all types of listening purposes.

One way to remember important information is to use mnemonic devices.

Literal listening is an effective form of listening because it focuses primarily on the content of the message.

Most people are generally effective listeners.

As soon as the news program begins an interview with the President of the United States,Dolores quits paying attention and she mumbles to herself,"I already know everything he has to say and I don't want to hear it again." Dolores ability to listen is being hindered by

While visiting her parents on a break from school,Deena doesn't pay attention to much of what they say.She lets much of their communication just come in one ear and out the other without her ever listening.However,when her mother mentions going shopping to get some new clothes and good novels for Deena to take back to school,Deena listens attentively.This is an example of

Selective listening begins at adolescence.

Which of the following is NOT part of the listening process?

Listening only to content-level meanings and ignoring relational level meanings in communication is called ____________________.

Conversational rerouting is one of the most effective ways to deal with ineffective listeners.

While listening to her friend Bill,Judy occasionally says,"tell me more" or "that's interesting;go on." These are examples of what type of communication to demonstrate interest and attentiveness?

There are many obstacles to effective listening.What two keep you from listening the most effectively? Give an example of each and suggest one way that you can improve on each of the two types you have described.

What are the two ways that mindfulness can enhance communication?