AnswersCR Speech ELECTIVE 1 semester E6001OXListening Styles and Effective Listening

Listening Styles and Effective Listening — Unit test Answers

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___________ is not a component of hearing.

A
Attempting to recall
B
Making an effort to attend
C
Providing feedback
D
all of the above
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A very detailed description of project requirements would appeal most to a ____________.

A
time-oriented listener
B
content-oriented listener
C
people oriented listener
D
action-oriented listener
5

What is collaboration?

A
working successfully with other people
B
struggling when working with other people
C
telling other people how they can work best
D
choosing to work alone instead of with other people
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“Wait just a minute, let me turn down the stereo so I’m not distracted.” This is an example of __________.

A
choosing a sound to focus on
B
making an effort to attend
C
providing feedback
D
making an effort to remember
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Which of the following is not an effective listening strategy?

A
Be “other-oriented”
B
Attend completely
C
Interrupt to share your thoughts
D
Look for nonverbal messages
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Write a summary of the communication differences between men and women.

Answer:

Summaries should include an explanation of the differences in why, how and what men and women communicate.

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An action-oriented listener would be least interested in which of the following topics?

A
how to better manage an office
B
reasons to volunteer at the zoo
C
feelings about a recent election
D
which movie to see this weekend
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List the reasons women communicate.

Answer:

Women communicate to: build relationships and develop understanding

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What is the definition of hearing?

Answer:

the physiological process of decoding sounds

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Write a brief dialogue that demonstrates what men typically prefer to communicate.

Answer:

Answers will vary but should reflect the following principles: areas of expertise, problem solving, content focused

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Write a brief dialogue that reflects how women generally prefer to communicate.

Answer:

Answers will vary, but should reflect the principles of: nonverbal messages and value feelings.

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

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.

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

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”.

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