Listening and Feedback Skills: Master Effective Communication

Question 1

What is a crucial principle of effective listening?

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Maintain eye contact and open body language.

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Ask clarifying questions to ensure comprehension.

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Interrupt the speaker to ask questions or share ideas.

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Avoid summarizing the speaker's points to show attention.

Question 2

What is a crucial principle of effective listening?

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Making eye contact, nodding, and asking clarifying questions

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Disregarding nonverbal cues and concentrating solely on the speaker's words

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Interjecting with questions or advice without being invited

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Presuming you know what the speaker will say before they finish

Question 3

Which of the following is a fundamental element of effective listening?

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Maintaining eye contact and appropriate body language

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Evaluating the speaker's message while they are still speaking

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Interjecting with personal opinions to show engagement

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Focusing primarily on the speaker's nonverbal cues

Question 4

When providing constructive feedback, it is essential to:

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Be precise and provide specific examples

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Use general and vague language to avoid offense

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Focus on criticizing the person rather than their behavior

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Avoid suggesting solutions or offering alternative perspectives

Question 5

Identify the type of feedback where the receiver restates and summarizes the speaker's message to ensure comprehension:

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Reflective feedback

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Evaluative feedback

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Appreciative feedback

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Descriptive feedback

Question 6

Which of the following nonverbal cues may indicate disinterest or skepticism?

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Crossed arms and furrowed brow

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Leaning forward and nodding head

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Maintaining direct eye contact

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Smiling and making eye contact

Question 7

When receiving feedback, it is important to:

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Actively listen, show appreciation, and consider the feedback

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Be defensive and argumentative

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Ignore the feedback and dismiss it as invalid

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Immediately implement the feedback without reflecting on its validity

Question 8

The "active listening" technique involves:

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Asking clarifying questions, summarizing, and restating

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Restating the speaker's message verbatim without changing its meaning

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Evaluating the speaker's credibility and intentions

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Focusing solely on one's own thoughts and emotions

Question 9

Which of the following is an example of a positive and supportive feedback statement?

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I appreciate your hard work and dedication to this project.

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You really need to improve your communication skills.

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I am disappointed in the outcome, but I believe you can improve.

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Your presentation lacked organization and clarity.

Question 10

The "Johari Window" is a model that helps individuals understand:

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Their self-awareness and the impact of their behavior on others

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Their listening and speaking styles in different contexts

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Their nonverbal communication and emotional intelligence

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Their communication patterns in diverse cultural environments

Question 11

Which of the following is NOT a key component of active listening?

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Ignoring what the speaker is saying

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Maintaining eye contact

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Using nonverbal cues to indicate understanding

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Asking clarifying questions

Question 12

What is the primary purpose of providing feedback?

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To help individuals grow and improve

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To belittle and humiliate others

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To show that you are superior to others

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To control and manipulate others

Question 13

Which type of feedback focuses on specific behaviors or actions, making it objective and measurable?

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Descriptive feedback

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Evaluative feedback

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Positive feedback

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Negative feedback

Question 14

What is a key characteristic of constructive feedback?

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It is specific and based on observable behaviors

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It is vague and general

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It focuses solely on negative aspects

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It is delivered in a harsh and confrontational manner

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a non-listening response?

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Changing the subject abruptly

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Restating what you heard in your own words

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Using nonverbal cues to indicate attention

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Asking for clarification to deepen understanding

Question 16

What is the initial step in the feedback process?

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Gathering information and observations

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Delivering the feedback to the recipient

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Evaluating the impact of the feedback

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Responding to feedback received

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a skill associated with effective listening?

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Judging the speaker's character or intentions

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Paraphrasing to ensure understanding

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Summarizing key points

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Asking open-ended questions to encourage elaboration

Question 18

What is the key element that distinguishes feedback from criticism?

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The intent to improve rather than solely point out flaws

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The use of specific examples to support feedback

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The focus on positive aspects rather than negative ones

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The avoidance of personal attacks

Question 19

Revised: Which of the following is NOT a fundamental stage in the communication process?

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Conversation

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Encoding

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Decoding

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Listening

Question 20

Revised: To practice active listening effectively, it is essential to:

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Maintain eye contact, nod, and refrain from **interrupting**

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Ask numerous questions and judge the speaker's intent

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Ignore distractions

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Assume understanding without asking for clarification

Question 21

Revised: Which type of feedback focuses primarily on providing praise and encouragement to promote positive behavior?

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Appreciative

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Positive

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Negative

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Constructive

Question 22

Revised: When providing critical feedback, it is essential to:

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Provide specific examples and avoid blaming language

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Be vague and attack the individual's character

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Use accusatory language

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Refrain from offering suggestions for improvement

Question 23

Revised: The "Johari Window" model primarily illustrates:

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Levels of self-awareness

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Types of communication channels

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Patterns of feedback exchange

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Communication styles

Question 24

Revised: To improve interpersonal communication, it is crucial to:

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Practice empathy, **active listening**, and perspective-taking

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Focus solely on non-verbal cues

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Avoid expressing emotions

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Ignore cultural and individual differences

Question 25

Revised: Which of the following is an effective technique for paraphrasing feedback?

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Summarizing the key points

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Repeating the feedback word-for-word

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Changing the feedback to questions

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Adding personal opinions

Question 26

Revised: When receiving feedback, it is important to:

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Evaluate the feedback objectively

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Become defensive and argumentative

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Ignore the feedback and move on

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Respond with anger and frustration

Question 27

Revised: Which of the following benefits is NOT associated with effective listening?

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Increased misunderstandings

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Improved relationships

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Increased productivity

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Enhanced problem-solving

Question 28

Active listening involves:

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Summarizing and paraphrasing the speaker's message

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Giving minimal verbal and non-verbal cues

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Only paying attention to the speaker's words

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Interrupting the speaker with unrelated questions

Question 29

Which type of feedback provides specific examples of behaviors rather than general evaluations?

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Descriptive feedback

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Evaluative feedback

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Positive feedback

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Negative feedback

Question 30

When providing feedback, it is important to:

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Use the "I" statement to convey your perspective

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Use general accusatory language

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Focus on the individual's character flaws

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Be vague and avoid providing specific examples

Question 31

Which of the following is **not** a barrier to effective listening?

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Open-mindedness

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Preconceived notions

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Environmental distractions

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Assumptions

Question 32

Empathetic listening involves:

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Trying to understand their feelings and perspective

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Evaluating the speaker's message

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Interrupting to share your own experiences

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Maintaining a neutral and objective stance

Question 33

Which of the following is **not** a guideline for providing constructive feedback?

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Use vague and general terms

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Focus on observable behaviors

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Use specific and concrete examples

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Avoid using "you" statements

Question 34

When listening to a speaker, it is important to:

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Maintain eye contact and lean towards the speaker

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Avoid eye contact and lean away from the speaker

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Interrupt the speaker with unrelated questions

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Evaluate the speaker's physical appearance

Question 35

Which of the following behaviors **does not** promote effective listening?

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Interrupting the speaker to ask clarifying questions

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Maintaining eye contact and body language that indicates attention

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Avoiding distractions and maintaining focus on the speaker

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Summarizing key points to ensure understanding

Question 36

When giving feedback, it is important to:

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Maintain a non-accusatory tone and provide specific examples

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Focus on criticizing personal attributes rather than specific behaviors

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Use general and ambiguous language that leaves room for misinterpretation

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Avoid providing feedback until confronted directly

Question 37

Which of the following is an advantage of providing constructive feedback?

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Improved performance and enhanced communication

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Increased interpersonal conflicts and strained relationships

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Lowered self-esteem and diminished confidence

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Greater resistance to change and unwillingness to accept feedback

Question 38

Active listening involves:

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Paying close attention to both verbal and nonverbal cues, and clarifying understanding through questions

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Hearing the speaker's words without comprehending their intended message

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Listening attentively to verbal cues while ignoring nonverbal cues

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Selecting and remembering only the parts of the message that align with personal beliefs

Question 39

Which of the following is **not** a barrier to effective listening?

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Open-mindedness and a willingness to understand

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Assumptions and biases

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Environmental distractions such as noise

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Lack of focus and attention

Question 40

When receiving feedback, it is important to:

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Listen attentively and consider the feedback with an open mind

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Become defensive and reject the criticism immediately

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React emotionally and argue with the person giving the feedback

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Ignore the feedback and dwell only on the positive aspects of the situation

Question 41

Providing specific examples when giving feedback ensures that:

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The recipient has a clear understanding of what needs to be improved

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The feedback is unclear and subject to different interpretations

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The feedback focuses solely on personal qualities and not specific actions

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The person giving the feedback avoids making any judgments

Question 42

Which of the following is a crucial skill for providing effective feedback?

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Empathy and the ability to understand the recipient's perspective

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Always being right and proving the other person wrong

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Using highly technical language that may not be easily understood

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Focusing solely on negative aspects of the performance without offering suggestions for improvement

Question 43

Constructive feedback is characterized by which of the following?

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Focusing on the recipient's strengths and areas for growth

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Being negative, judgmental, and accusatory in tone

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Humiliating the person receiving the feedback

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Blaming and shaming the person for their mistakes

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a form of nonverbal communication that can impact listening or feedback in interpersonal communication?

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Written text

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Eye contact

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Facial expressions

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Body language

Question 45

Which of the following is essential for effective active listening?

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Paying attention to both verbal and non-verbal cues

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Avoiding eye contact altogether

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Focusing solely on the speaker's words

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Interrupting frequently to ask questions

Question 46

The primary objective of constructive feedback is to:

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Provide specific, actionable suggestions for improvement

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Offer vague, general compliments

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Identify only the negative aspects of a performance

Question 47

When providing feedback, it is recommended to use:

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"I" statements to express your perspective in a non-blaming way

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Generalizations and accusations

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Sarcasm and personal attacks

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Vague and ambiguous language

Question 48

Feedback that focuses primarily on acknowledging and reinforcing positive aspects of a performance is referred to as:

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Positive feedback

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Corrective feedback

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Comprehensive feedback

Question 49

The "Johari Window" model illustrates:

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Levels of self-awareness, interpersonal communication, and blind spots

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Principles of nonverbal communication

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Barriers to effective listening and feedback

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Strategies for conflict resolution

Question 50

A common barrier to effective listening is:

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Preconceived notions and personal biases

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Demonstrating empathy and understanding

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Asking clarifying questions

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Active participation in the conversation

Question 51

When using the "paraphrasing" technique in feedback, the goal is to:

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Restate the key points of the message to ensure comprehension

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Offer judgments or opinions about the message

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Focus solely on the positive aspects of the message

Question 52

When receiving feedback, it is advisable to:

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Listen attentively, seek clarification, and consider the feedback objectively

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Become defensive and reject any feedback that is negative

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Ignore feedback that does not align with your own self-perception

Question 53

The "BLUF" acronym in communication most directly stands for:

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Bottom Line Up Front

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Brief and Logical Feedback

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Body Language and Facial Expressions

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Below Level Understanding Feedback

Question 54

A potential negative consequence of providing feedback can be:

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Discouraging communication and creating conflict

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Improving relationships and enhancing trust

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Enhancing team performance and productivity

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Promoting personal and professional growth