27 Oct Listening Styles Profile

The revised Listening Styles Profile (LSP—R) measures four constructs including relational listening, analytical listening, task listening and critical listening (Bodie, Worthington & Gearhart, 2013) and styles are outlined in chapter 7 of your textbook. For this writing assignment, you are asked to complete the Listening Styles Profile (LSP-R) and then write a paper answering the following prompts. Take time to read each of the following and assess how each statement applies to you by marking your level of agreementldisagreement with each item. Do not think of any specific listening situation. The stronger you disagree with a statement the lower the number you will write in the far right column next to the statement. The stronger you agree with a statement, the higher the number you will write down. Your score for each item should reflect the following: Strongly Disagree = 1, Disagree =2, Somewhat Disagree =3, Unsure = 4, Somewhat Agree = 5, Agree = 6, Strongly Agree = 7. Calculate your scores for each of the four categories. Relational Listening When listening to others, it is important to understand the feelings of the speaker. When listening to others, I am mainly concerned with how they are feeling. I listen to understand the emotions and mood of the speaker. I listen primarily to build and maintain relationships with others. I enjoy listening to others because it allows me to connect with them. When listening to others, I focus on understanding the feelings behind words. Relational Listenin Total Score 41 mum-umw Analytical Listening I wait until all the facts are presented before forming judgments and opinions. 7 I tend to withhold judgment about another’s ideas until I have heard everything they have to say. 7 When listening to others, I attempt to withhold making an opinion until I’ve heard their entire message. 7 When listening to others, I consider all sides of the issue before responding. 7 I fully listen to what a person has to say before forming any opinions. 7 To be fair to others, I fully listen to what they have to say before making judgments. 7 Anal ‘cal Listenin_ Total Score 42 Task-oriented Listening I am impatient with people who ramble on during conversations. 6 I get frustrated when people get off topic during a conversation. 7 When listening to others, I become impatient when they appear to be wasting time. 7 I prefer speakers who quickly get to the point. 6 I find it difficult to listen to people who take too long to get their ideas across. 7 When listening to others, I appreciate speakers who give brief, to the-point presentations. 7 Task-oriented Listening Total Score 40 Critical Listening When listening to others, I focus on any inconsistencies and/or errors in what ‘5 being said. I often catch errors in other speakers’ logic. I tend to naturally notice errors in what other speakers’ say. I have a talent for catching inconsistencies in what a speaker says. When listening to others, I notice contradictions in what they say. Good listeners catch discrepancies in what people say. h-b-U’lh’p’U-I Critical Listenin_ Total Score 26 *Bodie, G. D., Worthington, D. L., & Gearhart, C. G. (2013]. The Revised Listening Styles Profile (LSP-R]: Development and validation. Communication Quarterly, 61, 72-90. doi: 10.1080/01463373.2012.720343