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

 

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