CommunicationQuestion 16 of 1700
A listener is mostly focused on sharing their own point of view instead of hearing the other person. What type of listening is this?
- Competitive listening
- Active listening
- Passive listening
- Therapeutic listening
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Correct answer: Competitive listening
Competitive listening puts the listener’s own view first.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 1.3: Communication Within the Health Care Team
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026