Pseudolistening
Pseudolistening is when you pretend to listen to someone, but you're not really paying attention to what they're saying. It's like when your mom tells you to clean your room, but you nod your head and say "Uh-huh," even though you're really thinking about playing with your Legos.
When we pseudolisten, we may look like we're listening - we might nod our head, say "yes," or make eye contact - but our brains are actually focused on something else. This could be anything from daydreaming to worrying about something else.
Pseudolistening can be hurtful because the person talking to us might think we're interested in what they have to say, but really, we're not. It can also make us miss important information, like when a teacher is explaining a new lesson or our friend is telling us about a problem they're having.
To avoid pseudolistening, it's important to give our full attention to the person speaking to us. This means putting down our toys, turning off our screens, and actively listening to what they have to say. We can ask questions, repeat what they said back to them, or show empathy to let them know we're really listening. And that's how we can be good listeners!
When we pseudolisten, we may look like we're listening - we might nod our head, say "yes," or make eye contact - but our brains are actually focused on something else. This could be anything from daydreaming to worrying about something else.
Pseudolistening can be hurtful because the person talking to us might think we're interested in what they have to say, but really, we're not. It can also make us miss important information, like when a teacher is explaining a new lesson or our friend is telling us about a problem they're having.
To avoid pseudolistening, it's important to give our full attention to the person speaking to us. This means putting down our toys, turning off our screens, and actively listening to what they have to say. We can ask questions, repeat what they said back to them, or show empathy to let them know we're really listening. And that's how we can be good listeners!