active listening
/ˌæktɪv ˈlɪsənɪŋ/
fully concentrating on what is being said rather than just passively 'hearing'
active listening in a sentence
“Active listening builds trust in professional settings.”
Origin of active listening
Communication theory concept
Related Words
stonewalling
refusal to communicate or cooperate
gaslighting
manipulating someone into questioning their own sanity
compromise
an agreement reached by each side making concessions
mediation
intervention in a dispute in order to resolve it
de-escalation
reduction of the intensity of a conflict or violent situation
validation
recognition or affirmation that a person or their feelings are valid or worthwhile