Speech Module 5 Quiz

Listening is the same as hearing. True False

False

Our past experiences have no influence on how we listen. True False

False

To listen well, you need to pay attention to both verbal and nonverbal aspects of a message. True False

True

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for good listening? a) Listen just to the nonverbal and not the content of a message b) Listen for the ideas in a message c) Try to remove things that can interfere with your listening d) Make your goal to listen

a) Listen just to the nonverbal and not the content of a message

Which of the following is not a reason we hear incorrectly? a) we speak faster than we can listen b) we think we already know what is going to be said c) we cant separate the message from the sender d) we draw the wrong conclusion

a) we speak faster than we can listen

Which of the following is a myth about listening? a) Effective listening can be learned b) Most people can hear, but few people listen c) Most people are good at remembering all that they hear d) Listening and hearing are different

c) Most people are good at remembering all that they hear

How many words per minute can a person typically process? a) 150 b) 250 c) 350 d) 450 e) 650

d) 450

Which of the following is not a way to improve listening as a sender? a) use familiar references b) look and sound alert c) reduce distractions d) say the most important thing first

d) say the most important thing first

Listening cant be taught. true false

false

Hearing Is a physical reaction. true false

true