 | Chapter Objectives (See related pages)
Describe the listening process and identify the primary features that distinguish listening from hearing. |
 |  |  | Discuss three reasons why listening is important in our lives. |
 |  |  | Define and discuss examples of active, empathic, critical and enjoyment listening. |
 |  |  | Analyze barriers to effective listening including internal and external noise, perceptions of others, and yourself. |
 |  |  | Use strategies for critical thinking to evaluate both the communication situation and the message of the speaker. |
 |  |  | Describe differences in listening behaviors between men and women. |
 |  |  | Adapt general strategies for effective listening to specific listening situations including the workplace, the classroom, and mediated environments. |
 |  |  | Engage in ethical listening behaviors. |
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