If a person says after listening to you, “This is what I understood…” and then summarizes your message, which communication process are they strengthening?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Feedback and confirmation of understanding
Summarising what was understood gives the original speaker feedback about how the message was received. The speaker can confirm the summary or correct a misunderstanding before it affects later action. This is a form of active listening and communication checking, not a privacy breach, aggressive disagreement, or change of topic.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Feedback and confirmation of understanding
Why is this the correct answer?
Summarising what was understood gives the original speaker feedback about how the message was received. The speaker can confirm the summary or correct a misunderstanding before it affects later action. This is a form of active listening and communication checking, not a privacy breach, aggressive disagreement, or change of topic.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 11 English question. Chapter: Father to Son. Topic: Communication Problems.
