The Listening Checklist Step 2 of 9 22% Receptive Listening: Our external environment This type of listening is directed outward to the world around us. It keeps us attuned to what’s going on at home, at work, in the classroom or with friends. Short attention span Distractibility Over-sensitivity to sounds Misinterpretation of questions Confusion of similar-sounding words Frequent need for repetition Inability to follow sequential instructions Thank you!
