Final Reflection

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So far this course has provided me with a lot of information on how to succeed later in life. Because of this information I feel that if I were ever placed in a situation in which I had a major exam in a course that I lacked confidence in I would still be able to take said exam with a high level of confidence and lack of stress.
Due to the fact that I would likely know the dates of major test ahead of time I would schedule accordingly in order to fully prepare myself for the exam. I also feel that it would not take very long for me to gauge my level of proficiency in a course so I would take care to pay close attention in a class in which the material was difficult for me to retain. My attention would be primarily focused on taking …show more content…
If I’m aware of my lack of skill in a course I will ensure that I study carefully in order to alleviate stress about not doing well. I realize that there may be times where I simply won’t do well on an exam and I accept that such an occurrence would not be the end of the world which helps to quell a considerable amount of my anxieties. Knowing that most things can be done with hard work and determination also helps a lot. My plan is to study often without letting my anxieties get the best of me, I might even go as far as receiving assistance from a study group to truly ensure that I would do well on a major exam in one of my weaker …show more content…
The most obvious difference between verbal and nonverbal listening can be gathered from the names alone. One involves speaking and the other does not. However, listening goes a lot further than that alone. One has to be conscious of so many things besides a decision to speak or not to speak while listening to another person speaking in order to gain from whatever that person may have to say. The two listening styles differ from each other but neither holds a significant level of importance over the other as they are both necessary for communication.
While one is listening nonverbally their focus should lie in being a quiet, but attentive listener. This should be done with an open mind so one can truly gain from whatever the speaker has to say instead of denouncing it immediately based on their own prior judgments. When this is done the message being presented by a speaker can be appreciated to the fullest degree, and it is always polite to treat someone with such respect while they are sharing. Some people may see nonverbal listening as a chance to check out and not truly pay attention to what someone else has to say, but this is far from the truth. In order to ensure that the speaker understands you’re still paying attention it is advised to occasionally give a nod or small sound of agreement just to show that you’re still following along. Because losing focus can come so easily for a nonverbal listener it is very important to eliminate any form of distraction and be aware

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