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Listening Skills Assessment Scale

The Listening Skills Assessment Scale is a diagnostic tool designed to evaluate an individual's ability to actively listen. The assessment consists of a series of questions that measure the individual's listening skills, such as following instructions, focusing on the speaker, and accurately summarizing the message. 

5 minutes to complete

Eligibility

General eligibility to complete the Listening Skills Assessment Scale is anyone aged 18 and over who is able to understand and answer questions.

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Questions for Listening Skills Assessment Scale

Questions

1.

Tune out people who say something you don't agree with or don't want to hear?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Most of the time
  2. Frequently
  3. Occasionally
  4. Almost never
2.

Concentration on what is being said even if you are not really interested?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Most of the time
  2. Frequently
  3. Occasionally
  4. Almost never
3.

Assume you know what the talker is going to say and stop listening?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Most of the time
  2. Frequently
  3. Occasionally
  4. Almost never
4.

Repeat in your own words what the talker has just said?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Most of the time
  2. Frequently
  3. Occasionally
  4. Almost never
5.

Listen to the other person's viewpoint even if it differs from yours?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Most of the time
  2. Frequently
  3. Occasionally
  4. Almost never
6.

Learn something from each person you meet, even if it is ever so slight?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Most of the time
  2. Frequently
  3. Occasionally
  4. Almost never
7.

Find out what words mean when they are used in ways not familiar to you?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Most of the time
  2. Frequently
  3. Occasionally
  4. Almost never
8.

Form a rebuttal in your head while the speaker is talking?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Most of the time
  2. Frequently
  3. Occasionally
  4. Almost never
9.

Give the appearance of listening when you aren't?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Most of the time
  2. Frequently
  3. Occasionally
  4. Almost never
10.

Daydream while the speaker is talking?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Most of the time
  2. Frequently
  3. Occasionally
  4. Almost never
11.

Listen to the whole message - what the talker is saying verbally and nonverbally?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Most of the time
  2. Frequently
  3. Occasionally
  4. Almost never
12.

Recognize that words don't mean exactly the same thing to different people?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Most of the time
  2. Frequently
  3. Occasionally
  4. Almost never
13.

Listen to only what you want to hear, blotting out the talker's whole message?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Most of the time
  2. Frequently
  3. Occasionally
  4. Almost never
14.

Look at the person who is talking?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Most of the time
  2. Frequently
  3. Occasionally
  4. Almost never
15.

Concentrate on the talker's meaning rather than how he or she looks?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Most of the time
  2. Frequently
  3. Occasionally
  4. Almost never
16.

Know which words and phrases you respond to emotionally?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Most of the time
  2. Frequently
  3. Occasionally
  4. Almost never
17.

Think about what you want to accomplish with your communication?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Most of the time
  2. Frequently
  3. Occasionally
  4. Almost never
18.

Plan the best time to say what you want to say?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Most of the time
  2. Frequently
  3. Occasionally
  4. Almost never
19.

Think about how the other person might react to what you say?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Most of the time
  2. Frequently
  3. Occasionally
  4. Almost never
20.

Consider the best way to make your communication (written, spoken, phone, bulletin board, memo, etc.) work?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Most of the time
  2. Frequently
  3. Occasionally
  4. Almost never
21.

Think about what kind of person you're talking to (worried, hostile, disinterested, rushed, shy, stubborn, impatient, etc.)?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Most of the time
  2. Frequently
  3. Occasionally
  4. Almost never
22.

Interrupt the talker while he or she is still talking?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Most of the time
  2. Frequently
  3. Occasionally
  4. Almost never
23.

Think, "I assumed he or she would know that"?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Most of the time
  2. Frequently
  3. Occasionally
  4. Almost never
24.

Allow the talker to vent negative feelings toward you without becoming defensive?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Most of the time
  2. Frequently
  3. Occasionally
  4. Almost never
25.

Practice regularly to increase your listening efficiency?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Most of the time
  2. Frequently
  3. Occasionally
  4. Almost never
26.

Take notes when necessary to help you to remember?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Most of the time
  2. Frequently
  3. Occasionally
  4. Almost never
27.

Hear noises without being distracted by them?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Most of the time
  2. Frequently
  3. Occasionally
  4. Almost never
28.

Listen to the talker without judging or criticizing?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Most of the time
  2. Frequently
  3. Occasionally
  4. Almost never
29.

Restate instructions and messages to be sure you understand correctly?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Most of the time
  2. Frequently
  3. Occasionally
  4. Almost never
30.

Paraphrase what you believe the talker is feeling?

The answer should be a single choice:
  1. Most of the time
  2. Frequently
  3. Occasionally
  4. Almost never

Scales Similar to Listening Skills Assessment Scale

  • Active Listening Skills Assessment Scale
  • Listening Comprehension Assessment Scale
  • Listening Skills Evaluation Scale
  • Listening Skills Proficiency Assessment Scale
  • Listener Proficiency Assessment Scale
  • Listening Skills Appraisal Scale

Here are some FAQs and additional information
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Listening Skills Assessment Scale

What is the Listening Skills Assessment Scale?

The Listening Skills Assessment Scale is a tool designed to measure an individual's ability to listen attentively, understand and interpret information, and provide appropriate responses. It is used to assess a person's ability to listen, comprehend, remember, and respond to verbal communication.

What types of questions are asked in the Listening Skills Assessment Scale?

The Listening Skills Assessment Scale includes questions that measure an individual's ability to listen and understand verbal communication, as well as questions that measure their ability to remember and respond to verbal communication. The questions may include topics such as following directions, responding to questions, understanding non-verbal cues, and recognizing the nuances of language.

How is the Listening Skills Assessment Scale administered?

The Listening Skills Assessment Scale is typically administered in a one-on-one setting with a trained professional. The assessment consists of a series of questions and tasks that measure an individual's ability to listen, comprehend, remember, and respond to verbal communication.

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