What do effective listening skills involve? Check all that apply.

Question

selective listening
attentive listening
active listening
sign language
body language
passive listening

Answer 1

Effective listening skills involve the following:

• Attentive listening: Paying close attention to the speaker and showing that you are engaged.
• Active listening: Engaging with the speaker by providing feedback, asking questions, and reflecting on what's being said.
• Body language: Using nonverbal cues to show you are listening (e.g., nodding, eye contact, facial expressions).

Selective listening, where one only hears what they want to hear, and passive listening, where a person is not fully engaged, are generally not considered effective listening skills. Sign language is a form of communication but is not inherently tied to listening skills.

So, the correct selections for effective listening skills are:

• Attentive listening
• Active listening
• Body language