Body Language and Active Listening

1.Which of the following is a sign of active listening?

• Paraphrasing what they said

• Changing the subject

• Interrupting or talking over them

• Being totally silent

2. Which posture (body language) shows you are actively listening?

• Slouching

• Turning your back

• Sitting up straight

• Laying down

4. True or False: If you are facing the person talking, you are always listening.

• True

• False

6. What is the difference between listening and hearing?

• Nothing

• One is intentional

• They are just different words with the same meaning

• None of the above are correct

13. Why do you need to use your eyes during active listening?

• You do not.

• To make the speaker think you are listening

• To read the speaker's body language

• None of the above

A good listening skill is to be patient and wait until the speaker is completely finished talking.

• true
• false

If you are talking to someone, what might they do to show they are NOT listening.

• Eye contact

• Nodding their head

• Texting

• Asking questions

Click on the picture below that best shows someone is ANGRY

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Click on the picture below that best shows someone is NERVOUS

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How might someone show they're anxious?

• Fidgeting

• Breathing normally

• Laughing

• Talking with friends