Hearing

Comparing Hearing Aids The hardest part of being an audiologist is determining which hearing aid will be better suited to a patient. There are a number of factors that we need to consider e.g. type and degree of hearing loss, hearing ability in noise, lifestyle factors, dexterity, appearance/visibility, sound quality, advanced features, and cost as well. As we are a completely independent clinic we have come to the conclusion that there is no hearing aid manufacturer that is significantly…

As a General Business major I was not planning on taking a communications and conflict course, and it actually turned out to be one of my favorite classes this semester. This was my first course where the students could express their opinions, and openly discuss the ways of communication, and its important role in conflicts.Conflict occurs whenever people disagree over their values, motivations, perceptions, ideas, or desires. I now have come to the realization of my strengths and weaknesses on…

Identifying Micro-skills All three therapists in the video demonstrated active listening. There were body clues such as leaning forward or nodding at appropriate times. The second therapist in the video also used active listening to validate the authenticity of emotion that the client was feeling. She also used her active listening skills to ask questions that delved deeper into the issues of the couple. She used active listening to guide the session by actively reflecting on what the clients…

There are two types of listening that managers use in the workplace. They are formal and informal listening. In this paper, I will define some of the techniques employed in each type. Also with the techniques, they will underline some of the benefits and differences between each type. Finally, I will discuss some potential pitfalls associated with each approach. First, formal listening is a structured listening strategy that allows the manager to listen to the message actively and…

The act of exploring itself promotes the active listening element of counselling. As a practitioner, if you listen well you can paraphrase appropriately when feeding back information given by the client. Consequently, this will help in conveyance of an empathic understanding which aids in the relationship building process. Emphasis is, again, heavily weighted on the importance of this relationship where exploration is one of the 'core components both for effective challenging and for assessing…

Sound is integral to the world; even in a quiet space there is very rarely the complete absence of sound. Often sound is related back to the daily activities of people, cars roaring down the streets or the bustling noise of the voices of a crowd. Sound is also commonly found to be a pleasant addition to daily life through music on the radio or through the sounds of animals and nature. However, the sound in certain locations can also offer a glimpse into the context of the space and illustrate…

In life people communicate with one another, there are different languages and tones of speaking. While speaking to people it is key to be a good listener, this will help with persuading people into believing what is being said. There is plenty of times where people could assume they are having a conversation with someone to only find out they were not even paying attention. In-deed, there are ways to communicate along with the various tones and arguments that comes along with communication. The…

Pop filters When recording vocalists, you will most definitely need to place a pop filter between the singer and vocal mic. A pop filter will cut down on the mini-explosions of air that happen when a singer says “B” or “P”. Don’t ever leave this job for a compressor down the line. Pop filters also serve the secret purpose of blocking all spit spray from reaching your prized vocal mic. It is not uncommon to find studios stacking two pop filters depending on the singers style. Here are a couple of…

I want to start off by sharing that I am aware that active listening is essential to working out conflict. While it is a weakness for myself as I struggle with active listening. I am a person that likes to multi-task, while having conversations or watching television, I find myself unable to maintain focus. This is a negative behavior that I condone especially since a part of active listening “is where you make a conscious effort to hear not only the words that another person is saying but, more…

My Relationship with my team was a relationship that I will never forget because it has taught me so much, that will be useful in my current and future relationships. In my relationship with my soccer team, each of our listening skills was appalling, which is really saying that we lacked in communication. Listening is taking up a sound and giving it a meaning (p.135). Listening is very important in a relationship. In my future and current relationships, I will improve my listening skills for a…