Effective Listening and Communication Quiz

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Which of the following is NOT a barrier to effective communication?

Physical barriers

Semantic barriers

Psychological barriers

Virtual barriers

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What does 'active listening' involve?

Listening without responding

Listening and responding with empathy

Listening with distractions

Listening and interrupting frequently

6 answered

Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication?

Written letter

Verbal agreement

Facial expressions

Phone call

6 answered

Which of the following is an example of verbal communication?

Nodding in agreement

Writing an email

Using hand gestures

Maintaining eye contact

6 answered

What is the primary purpose of paraphrasing in communication?

To confuse the listener

To summarize the speaker's message

To add extra information

To ignore the speaker

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Which of the following is NOT a component of nonverbal communication?

Gestures

Eye contact

Tone of voice

Written text

6 answered

What is the difference between hearing and listening?

Hearing involves only the ears, while listening involves the mind and attention

There is no difference between hearing and listening

Listening requires more effort than hearing

Hearing is passive, while listening is active

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What is the role of feedback in communication?

To interrupt the speaker

To provide validation and clarification

To ignore the speaker's message

To dominate the conversation

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Which of the following is a key characteristic of assertive communication?

Passivity

Aggressiveness

Avoidance

Respectful expression of one's thoughts and feelings

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#10

What is the significance of maintaining eye contact in communication?

It indicates boredom

It signifies dominance

It shows attentiveness and interest

It is considered rude

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#11

What is 'empathic listening'?

Listening with the intent to understand and share the speaker's feelings

Listening with selective attention

Listening without any emotional engagement

Listening with the intention to criticize

6 answered

#12

What does the acronym 'SOLER' stand for in the context of active listening?

Silence, Open posture, Lean forward, Eye contact, Relaxed

Speak, Observe, Listen, Engage, Respond

Support, Offer feedback, Listen actively, Emphasize, Respect

Sympathize, Observe, Learn, Empathize, React

6 answered

#13

What is the purpose of mirroring in communication?

To mimic the speaker's gestures

To confuse the listener

To establish rapport and trust

To dominate the conversation

5 answered

#14

What does the acronym 'HEAR' stand for in the context of communication?

Honesty, Empathy, Assertiveness, Respect

Hear, Engage, Analyze, Respond

Hold, Evaluate, Acknowledge, Respond

Help, Encourage, Acknowledge, Review

4 answered

#15

What does the acronym 'ACK' stand for in the context of active listening?

Acknowledge, Confirm, Know

Ask, Confirm, Know

Acknowledge, Clarify, Know

Ask, Clarify, Know

6 answered

Effective Listening and Communication Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a barrier to effective communication?

What does 'active listening' involve?

Which of the following is an example of nonverbal communication?

Which of the following is an example of verbal communication?

What is the primary purpose of paraphrasing in communication?

Which of the following is NOT a component of nonverbal communication?

What is the difference between hearing and listening?

What is the role of feedback in communication?

Which of the following is a key characteristic of assertive communication?

What is the significance of maintaining eye contact in communication?

What is 'empathic listening'?

What does the acronym 'SOLER' stand for in the context of active listening?

What is the purpose of mirroring in communication?

What does the acronym 'HEAR' stand for in the context of communication?

What does the acronym 'ACK' stand for in the context of active listening?

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