Which of the Following Is True for Active Listeners

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true for active listeners?

• A)They should avoid making eye contact and nodding as this will distract the speaker.
• B)They should not interrupt the speaker,but should feel free to ask questions about the topic.
• C)They should listen for full meaning and avoid paraphrasing what the speaker is saying.
• D)Developing empathy for the speaker is not advised as it proves an emotional barrier to listening.

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Definitions:

Negative Reinforcement

A process in behavior modification by which the likelihood of a behavioral response increases by the removal of an unpleasant stimulus.

Positive Reinforcement

A process in psychology which increases the likelihood of a behavior by following it with a desirable outcome or reward.

Flooding

A therapeutic technique used in psychology to treat phobias and anxiety disorders by exposing the patient to their fear object in a controlled environment.

Habituation

The psychological process by which an individual becomes accustomed to a stimulus and consequently decreases their response to it over time.