Compare and contrast empathic and critical listening. When have you found each of these listening styles useful and appropriate?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: Empathic listening focuses on understanding what a person means and what a person feels. Critical listening emphasizes logical and dispassionate evaluation with an open mind.

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