List and describe the four different styles of listening
What will be an ideal response?
(1) Relational-oriented listenersare comfortable listening to people express feelings and emotions. They are highly empathic and seek common ground with the person they are listening to. (2) Task-oriented listeners want to know what to do with the information that they hear. They listen for the verbs—the action words that indicate what task should be completed after listening to the information. (3) Analytical listeners prefer to listen to complex information that is laced with facts and details. They often withhold judgment before reaching a specific conclusion. (4) Critical listenersspend time evaluating the messages they hear. Critical listeners are comfortable listening to detailed, complex information yet can focus on contradictions and inconsistencies in the information presented.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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