Unit 1 & 2 Assessment

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A Socratic Seminar uses the Socratic ____________ to discuss ideas, find solutions to problems, and ask questions.

• Method
• Strategy
• Interview
• Circle

Which option is an example of good active listening?

• Letting the speaker finish before you respond
• Listening with biases
• Multitasking
• Mentally composing a response while the speaker is talking

Which option is an example of poor active listening?

• Jumping to conclusions
• Asking open ended questions
• Managing your emotions
• Being aware of biases

During a Socratic Seminar, what are signs/examples of someone not actively listening? Check all that apply.

• Having their head down
• Listening to music
• Staring off into space
• Finishing thoughts/sentences of others while they're speaking
• Has a hard time controlling emotions

Thea had a long talk with her mom about the dangers of being out past midnight. After an hour of listening to her mom's concerns and advice, Thea replied with "Ok" and went to her room. In this situation, Thea showed good active listening.

• True
• False

Kendal is venting to her friend Jermaine about her struggles in geometry. Jermaine interrupts Kendal to tell her about what he did to get better in geometry. In this situation, Jermaine showed good active listening.

• True
• False

A kitchen knife salesman arrives at Jonna's house. As soon as the salesman introduces himself, Jonna tells him that he already has a set of kitchen knives and sends him away. In this situation, Jonna showed poor active listening.

• True
• False

Adam and Vanessa are having an important talk about their relationship. Adam explains how he doesn't feel heard in the relationship as Vanessa stares at the floor with her phone vibrating nonstop in her hand. Vanessa repeats all of Adam's concerns back to him and says she will do better before going on her phone to text her friends. In this situation, Vanessa showed poor active listening.

• True
• False

Mariana receives a FaceTime call from Lelani. Mariana is at a children's birthday party while Lelani is on a camping trip. What is a possible situation that could make active listening difficult for both Mariana and Lelani?