Yusef is listening to a new recording by his friend’s band and immediately begins criticizing what he’s hearing. His friend Mara says, “Man, can you just listen first?” What principle of active listening does Mara MOST likely want Yusef to follow? A. listen more than once
B. practice active listening
C. remove distractions
D. try not to judge the music
The correct answer is D. try not to judge the music.
Mara is encouraging Yusef to set aside his immediate judgments and criticisms in order to fully experience and understand the music first. This aligns with the principle of active listening, which involves being open and non-judgmental while absorbing the content being presented. By listening without jumping to conclusions, Yusef can appreciate the music more fully.