Exam 8: Improving Your Listening Skills

For effective listening it's important to look for contradictions and errors in what a speaker is saying while he or she is talking.

A good technique for active listening is to:

Listening is both a mental and a(n) ____________________ activity.

A(n) ____________________ is a digital media file you can download to your iPod or MP3 player.

Distinguishing between fact and ____________________ is important for effective listening.

"Listening between the lines" means:

The intensity of a sound is measured in ____________________.

Taking notes during class makes it more difficult to listen actively.

One way to be physically prepared for listening is to:

In a conversation, whenever you're not speaking you should be thinking about how you will respond once the current speaker finishes.

Being open when you listen means:

What's a good way to verify your understanding of what you've heard?

"What do you think of Bill's idea?" is an example of:

An open-ended question cannot be answered with a simple yes or no .

Which of the following sounds is loud enough to be considered hazardous to your health?

Loud noise can disrupt digestion and increase blood pressure.

Why is it easy to fall into the trap of daydreaming while listening?

When you practice ____________________ listening, your mind is engaged with the message and the speaker.

A self-absorbed listener:

Effective listeners use critical thinking skills to: