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LISTENING

LISTENING. Perception. Interpretation. Evaluation. Action. The Listening Process. Ten Misconceptions About Listening. 1. Listening is a matter of intelligence. Fact: Careful listening is a learned behavior.

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LISTENING

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  1. LISTENING

  2. Perception Interpretation Evaluation Action The Listening Process

  3. Ten Misconceptions About Listening 1. Listening is a matter of intelligence. Fact: Careful listening is a learned behavior. 2. Speaking is a more important part of the communication process than listening. Fact: Speaking and listening are equally important. 3. Listening is easy and requires little energy. Fact: Active listeners undergo the same physiological changes as a person jogging.

  4. Ten Misconceptions About Listening 4. Listening is an automatic reflex. Fact: Listening is a conscious, selective process. Hearing is an involuntary act. 5. Speakers are able to command listening. Fact: Speakers cannot make a person really listen. 6. Hearing ability determines listening ability. Fact: Listening happens mentally – between the ears. 7. Speakers are totally responsible for communication success. Fact: Communication is a two-way street.

  5. Ten Misconceptions About Listening 8. Listening is only a matter of understanding a speaker’s words. Fact: Nonverbal signals also help listeners gain understanding. 9. Daily practice eliminates the need for listening training. Fact: Without effective listening training, most practice merely reinforces negative behaviors. 10. Competence in listening develops naturally. Fact: Untrained people listen at only 25 percent efficiency.

  6. Tips for Better Listening • Control external and internal distractions. • Become actively involved—sit up, lean forward, use back-channel cues. • Identify important facts. • Don’t interrupt. • Ask clarifying questions. • Paraphrase to increase understanding. • Take advantage of lag time. • Take notes to ensure retention.

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