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How much do you know about Active Listening?

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a sign of active listening?

a)

paraphrasing, or summarizing what someone has said

b)

interrupting, or talking over someone

c)

changing the subject

d)

being totally silent while someone else talks

2.

When you’re actively listening, you should look ________.

a)

at the ground

b)

at the speaker

c)

out the window

d)

at a page of notes

3.

Which posture best shows that a person is actively listening?

a)

slouching

b)

lying down

c)

sitting up straight

d)

standing with your back to the speaker

4.

True or False: If you're facing the person speaking, you're always actively listening.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Nigel is actively listening to Courtney. He is most likely ________.

a)

nodding and trying to put himself in her shoes

b)

telling Courtney she is wrong before she finishes speaking

c)

waiting patiently for his turn to speak, so he can change the subject to something more interesting

d)

facing away from Courtney

6.

William is talking to Jenna, but Jenna is not actively listening. William probably feels ________.

a)

relaxed

b)

frustrated

c)

cheerful

d)

ashamed

7.

Why is active listening a "two-way street"?

a)

because if you listen to others, you can force them to listen to you

b)

because both the listener and the speaker give and receive something

c)

because it means you are walking and being active while you listen

d)

because two people are saying the same thing at the same time

8.

6. What is the difference between listening and hearing?

a)

Nothing

b)

One is intentional

c)

They are just different words with the same meaning

d)

None of the above are correct

9.

9. Why is it called active listening?

a)

You must move around while listening

b)

You must look active and alert

c)

You must use your eyes and ears as well as your brain

d)

None of the above are correct

10.

11. Which of the following is NOT a part of active listening?

a)

Making eye contact

b)

Giving advice

c)

Nodding your head

d)

None of the above

11.

Why is body language important when you are listening to somebody?

a)

It encourages the other person to speak

b)

It shows you are listening

c)

It shows you understand how the speaker is feeling

d)

All of these

12.

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

a)

You do not.

b)

To make the speaker think you are listening

c)

To read the speakers body language

d)

None of the above

13.

What type of questions are asked for clarification during active listening?

a)

No questions are asked, you must trust the process

b)

Only questions relating to how the client feels

c)

Open-ended questions

d)

Closed-ended questions

14.

What is an example of minimal encouraging words?

a)

"Yes"

b)

"I hear you"

c)

"Hmmm"

d)

All of the above

15.

Does the active listener make an active effort to uncover the speaker's secrets?

a)

Sometimes, it is important to know private things about the speaker

b)

Never dig for secrets from the speaker, especially out of personal interest

c)

Always, that is part of the job description

d)

Only if the speaker is overly private, and it's interfering with treatment