Listening Effort

Question 1

What is the FUEL Model?

Answer 1

• Framework for Understanding Effortful Listening
• Deliberate allocation of metal resources to overcome obstacles in goal pursuit when carrying out a [listening] task
• Considers a person’s mental resources/capacity to allocate effort and the demands required by the task

Question 2

Describe effort allocation driven by task demands.

Answer 2

• Listener has more resources/capacity than is required by the task
• Successful outcome

Question 3

Describe effort allocation driven by capacity limitations.

Answer 3

• Listener has less resources/capacity than is required by the task
• Unsuccessful outcome