Instructions: In class, we discussed both listening and memory. For this activity, you will draw on the information you learned about listening and improving your memory. Refer to class notes from Unit 3 to help you complete this activity.
1. Define both hearing and listening in your words. Please also describe the differences between hearing and listening.
2. In class we discussed 6 different factors that tend to make listening difficult. For this part please provide (a) a description of each factor and (b) an example that was not discussed in class for each factor.
3. Discuss what steps you would take to overcome the problems you mentioned for #2. Please provide at least three specific steps you would use to overcome any or all of the problems.
4. In class we discussed several ways to improve individuals’ long-term memory. Which of these methods works best for you and WHY? Your answer should have two parts: (a) description of the method you tend to use and (b) a brief reasoning for your choice
NOTE: for part 2: The factors that were discussed in the class are:
- 1-Situational distraction
- 2-Source distraction
- 3-Medium distraction
- 4-Focusing on the message
- 5-Bias (about issue and speak)
- 6-Listening anxiety/ apprehension
For part 4: the ways to improve the long term memory
- 1-Association
- 2-Categorization
- 3-Mediation
- 4-Imagery
- 5-Mnemonics