This type of listening is usually needed when we need to make an important decision about something.


Discrete listening


Emphatic listening


Critical listening


Pleasurable listening


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Critical listening -- This is usually needed when we suspect that we may be listening to a biased source of information and when we need to make a choice about something. Being a critical listener is important in areas of decision making where we have a lot at stake. Part of developing this listening skill is learning to identify the techniques of persuasion being used.