Writing Assignment 2: Listening Styles

Assignment Directions: Spring 2019

The revised Listening Styles Profile (LSP-R) measures four constructs including relational listening, analytical listening,

task-oriented listening and critical listening (Bodie, Worthington & Gearhart, 2013) styles are outlined in chapter 7 of

your textbook. For this writing assignment, you are asked to complete the Listening Styles Profile (LSP-R) and then

answer the following prompts.

Take time to read each of the following and assess how each statement applies to you by marking your level of

agreement/disagreement with each item. Do not think of any specific listening situation. The stronger you disagree with a

statement the lower the number you will write in the far right column next to the statement. The stronger you agree with a

statement, the higher the number you will write down. Your score for each item should reflect the following: Strongly

Disagree = 1, Disagree =2, Somewhat Disagree =3, Unsure = 4, Somewhat Agree = 5, Agree = 6, Strongly Agree = 7.

Calculate your scores for each of the four categories.

Relational Listening

When listening to others, it is important to understand the feelings of the speaker.

When listening to others, I am mainly concerned with how they are feeling.

I listen to understand the emotions and mood of the speaker.

I listen primarily to build and maintain relationships with others.

I enjoy listening to others because it allows me to connect with them.

When listening to others, I focus on understanding the feelings behind words.

Relational Listening Total Score

Analytical Listening

I wait until all the facts are presented before forming judgments and opinions.

I tend to withhold judgment about another’s ideas until I have heard everything they have to say.

When listening to others, I attempt to withhold making an opinion until I’ve heard their entire message.

When listening to others, I consider all sides of the issue before responding.

I fully listen to what a person has to say before forming any opinions.

To be fair to others, I fully listen to what they have to say before making judgments.