alleryAn active listener is:
AQuick to judge others
BBusy planning a reply
CFixed on own opinions
DAttentive, never interrupts
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Attentive, never interrupts
1. Active listening means listening to what is said and trying to understand it.
2. It requires the listener to be attentive, nonjudgmental and non-interrupting.
3. Judging quickly, planning a reply and holding fixed opinions block this.
**Why not the others:** Quick judgement of others, planning a reply and fixed opinions are barriers to active listening.
_Source: Wikipedia, "Listening", section "Active listening" (revision 1373457535)_
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