Understanding Human Communication 13e Student Resources is no longer available and it was replaced by Understanding Human Communication 14e.
Chapter 05: What Is Your Listening Style?
Chapter 05: What Is Your Listening Style?
Read the statement and choose the response that best describes you.
Task Oriented Listening | |||||||
1. I am impatient with people who ramble on and on during conversations. | Strongly Disagree | Disagree | Don't Think So | Uncertain | Think so | Agree | Strongly Agree |
2. I get frustrated when people get off topic during a conversation. | Strongly Disagree | Disagree | Don't Think So | Uncertain | Think so | Agree | Strongly Agree |
3. I prefer speakers who quickly get to the point. | Strongly Disagree | Disagree | Don't Think So | Uncertain | Think so | Agree | Strongly Agree |
Relational Listening | |||||||
4. I listen to understand the emotions and mood of the speaker. | Strongly Disagree | Disagree | Don't Think So | Uncertain | Think so | Agree | Strongly Agree |
5. I listen primarily to build and maintain relationships with others. | Strongly Disagree | Disagree | Don't Think So | Uncertain | Think so | Agree | Strongly Agree |
6. I enjoy listening to others because it allows me to connect with them. | Strongly Disagree | Disagree | Don't Think So | Uncertain | Think so | Agree | Strongly Agree |
Analytical Listening | |||||||
7. I tend to withhold judgment about another’s ideas until I have heard everything he or she has to say. | Strongly Disagree | Disagree | Don't Think So | Uncertain | Think so | Agree | Strongly Agree |
8. When listening to others, I consider all sides of the issue before responding. | Strongly Disagree | Disagree | Don't Think So | Uncertain | Think so | Agree | Strongly Agree |
9. I fully listen to what a person has to say before forming any opinions. | Strongly Disagree | Disagree | Don't Think So | Uncertain | Think so | Agree | Strongly Agree |
Critical Listening | |||||||
10. I often catch errors in other speakers’ logic. | Strongly Disagree | Disagree | Don't Think So | Uncertain | Think so | Agree | Strongly Agree |
11. I tend to naturally notice errors in what other speakers say. | Strongly Disagree | Disagree | Don't Think So | Uncertain | Think so | Agree | Strongly Agree |
12. When listening to others, I notice contradictions in what they say. | Strongly Disagree | Disagree | Don't Think So | Uncertain | Think so | Agree | Strongly Agree |