Barriers to Listening Quiz

Which of the following is a physical barrier to listening?

• Noise

• Prejudice

• Emotions

• Stereotyping

Emotional barriers to listening can be caused by:

• Physical distance

• Personal biases

• Clear instructions

• Effective questioning

One way to overcome psychological barriers in listening is:

• Removing distractions

• Asking clarifying questions

• Shouting over noise

• Avoiding eye contact

Which of the following is a result of selective listening?

• Understanding the entire message

• Hearing only what you want to hear

• Asking questions for clarity

• Engaging fully in communication

To overcome physical barriers to listening, you should:

• Argue with the speaker

• Eliminate background noise

• Interrupt frequently

• Avoid feedback

Which of the following can be classified as a cognitive barrier to listening?

• Daydreaming

• Clear understanding

• Attentiveness

• Active engagement

Prejudging the speaker before they speak is an example of:

• Physical barriers

• Emotional barriers

• Psychological barriers

• None of the above

To improve listening skills, one should practice:

• Selective attention

• Active listening

• Avoiding eye contact

• Dominating the conversation

Which of the following is NOT a way to overcome emotional barriers?

• Being empathetic

• Remaining calm

• Avoiding feedback

• Managing stress

Physical distance between speaker and listener is an example of:

• Psychological barriers

• Physical barriers

• Emotional barriers

• Linguistic barriers