Practice Hearing vs. Listening - 4.2 | Listening Skills | Communication Skills
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Hearing vs. Listening

4.2 - Hearing vs. Listening

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define hearing.

💡 Hint: Think about whether effort is required.

Question 2 Easy

What is one example of listening?

💡 Hint: Consider a situation where you absorb information.

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Question 1

What is the difference between hearing and listening?

A. Hearing is active
and listening is passive.
B. Hearing requires focus
and listening requires no effort.
C. Hearing is passive
and listening is active.

💡 Hint: Remember the definitions of both terms.

Question 2

True or False: Active listening involves providing feedback to the speaker.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider what it means to listen actively.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

You are in a debate where two opposing sides present their arguments. What techniques can you use to ensure you are listening critically?

💡 Hint: Think of how you can engage with the arguments presented.

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