LEARNING THE FOUR MAIN WAYS WE LISTEN

LEARNING THE FOUR MAIN WAYS WE LISTEN

Assignment 1: LEARNING THE FOUR MAIN WAYS WE LISTEN

The four types of listening mentioned in the early part of this chapter; appreciative, empathic, comprehensive and critical, are often a whole course unto themselves. You may have heard of (or taken) music or art appreciation. Read over the definitions of each of these and then provide an example of when you have listened in that way. For example, if you attended a concert, you have engaged in appreciative listening. Give a specific example for each of the four out of your own life experiences.

Appreciative Listening:

Empathic Listening:

Comprehensive Listening:

Critical Listening:

Assignment 2: ESTABLISHING FOUR CAUSES FOR POOR LISTENING

In order to avoid behaviors we don’t want to engage in, we first have to become aware of what those behaviors are. In this case, the behaviors are four things we often do that prevent us from listening well. For each of these four behaviors, write two or three sentences using your own words to sum up what you believe Dr. Lucas is saying.

NOT CONCENTRATING

LISTENING TOO HARD

JUMPING TO CONCLUSIONS

FOCUSING ON DELIVERY AND PERSONAL APPEARANCE