Question

What is the main characteristic of passive listening?

• A. Actively engaging in comprehension
• B. Hearing words without active engagement
• C. Analyzing and evaluating spoken content
• D. Responding appropriately to the speaker

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Hearing words without active engagement

Passive listening involves hearing words without actively engaging in understanding or response, often leading to incomplete retention of information. Research indicates that individuals retain only about 25-50% of what they hear when engaging in passive listening.