Chapter 6 Vocab Flashcards
Advising response
Offering suggestions on solving someone’s problem.
(Example: “Try studying in smaller chunks to avoid burnout.”)
Analytical listening
Listening to fully understand a message.
Example: Listening to a lecture and taking detailed notes.
Attending
Focusing on specific sounds or messages.
(Example: Focusing on a teacher’s lecture in a noisy room.)
Comforting
Supporting or reassuring the speaker.
(Example: “You did your best, don’t be too hard on yourself.”)
Conversational narcissists
People who make conversations about themselves.
Example: Always steering talks to their achievements.
counterfeit question
A question that is not truly a request for new information
(Example: “Why didn’t you do it my way?”)
Critical listening
Listening to evaluate and judge what’s being said.
Example: Listening critically to a debate to judge accuracy.
Defensive listening
Hearing others’ comments as personal attacks.
Example: Taking a suggestion as an insult.
Feynman Technique
Simplifying and explaining concepts to learn better.
Example: Explaining physics to a friend using simple language.
Hearing
Perceiving sound through the ears.
Example: Hearing music playing in the background.
Insensitive listening
Ignoring underlying emotions.
Example: Not noticing sadness in a friend’s voice.
Insulated listening
Avoiding or ignoring specific information.
Example: Avoiding news about work problems.
Judging response
Offering an opinion or evaluation.
(ex: “That idea won’t work because it’s too risky.”)
Listening
Interpreting sounds as meaningful messages.
(Ex: Understanding someone saying “good morning.”)
Listening fidelity
How accurately a listener understands the message.
Example: Getting the point of a lecture as the speaker intended.
