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Active versus Passive Listening

Daria Butler

Created on February 20, 2025

A quick set of 8 flash cards where participants determine whether the behavior is active or passive listening

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Transcript

Is it Active or Passive Listening

Read the characteristic, turn the card and identify whether it is active or passive behavior.

Offers thoughtful, relevant, and empathetic responses

Avoids eye contact or stares blankly

Offers minimal or no feedback

Mind wanders, easily distracted

Is it Active or Passive Listening

Read the characteristic, turn the card and identify whether it is active or passive behavior.

Open, engaged (nodding, leaning in)

Fully focused on the speaker

Maintains eye contact

Interrupts frequently