Which of the following is an effective way to focus your attention as part of active listening?
A) judging what is being said
B) back-channeling what is being said
C) criticizing what is being said
D) interrupting the speaker frequently
E) discussing what is being said with the other listeners

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Back-channeling, which includes verbal and nonverbal cues such as nodding, saying "yes" or "uh-huh," and making eye contact, helps the speaker know that you are actively listening and encourages them to keep talking. Judging, criticizing, and interrupting the speaker can be distracting and discouraging, and discussing the conversation with other listeners may be appropriate only after the speaker has finished talking.

Which of the Following Is an Effective Way to Focus