Question

Which of these is NOT an aspect of active listening?
Asking open ended questions
Preparing a response
Expressions of empathy
Verbal encouragers

Answer 1

Preparing a response is NOT an aspect of active listening. Active listening involves fully concentrating on what the speaker is saying, understanding their message, and responding thoughtfully, rather than focusing on how to respond while the other person is speaking. The other options—asking open-ended questions, expressions of empathy, and verbal encouragers—are all components of active listening.