Active Listening:
An Interactive Learning Experience

JEN

My name is Jen and I am 19 years old. I was raised in a Catholic family and attend a Catholic school. My parents are very strict. I just recently found out that I am pregnant. My boyfriend and I are very happy and we love each other, but my parents won't understand. Neither will my teachers. Select your Active Listening response from the 3 given below.

I understand that you're scared but you should have thought about that before you got pregnant.

I understand that you're scared, maybe you should have an abortion.

You're feeling scared to tell your parents because you don't know what they'll say.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

JEN

Your response was: "I understand that you're scared but you should have thought about that before you got pregnant." This response does not use the skill of Active Listening While you understand her feelings, you shouldn't be so harsh and judgmental.

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JEN

Your response was: "I understand that you're scared, maybe you should have an abortion." This response does not use the skill of Active Listening You understand the situation, but it's not time to make suggestions.

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JEN CONGRATULATIONS

Your response was: "You're feeling scared to tell your parents because you don't know what they'll say." This showed that you understood the situation and how Jen felt.

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