The concept post I picked for this week is external and
internal obstacles to listening. I felt
this topic discussed in the textbook was very relevant to my studies at SJSU.
I’m constantly bombarded by all the obstacles listed such as message overload,
message complexity, noise, preoccupation, and prejudgment. However, out of all the elements of external
and internal obstacles, preoccupation effects my listening ability the
most.
The text defines preoccupation as a person being distracted
from communication from internal distractions and priorities. I experience this obstacle constantly
throughout the day. My busy schedule
forces me to continuously think about school, homework, work, family issues,
and anything else all the time. During
class I find myself working on homework and work tasks, and at work I find
myself working on homework and solving other life issues. This split attention during conversations and
lectures at work and school has a significant impact on my productivity.
Does preoccupation affect you at all?
-Jossshhuaa
It's nice that you asked for a response! Yes, I definitely get preoccupied. During one class, I plan my homework for the weekend, in another I work on the first class's project. It's a cycle that is hard to get out of once you start. I wish you would have spoken more about other obstacles that affect you! I know many college students experience noise, whether it be from their roommates or the environment they choose to work in. Message overload is another external obstacle many college students experience. Between multiple classes, friends, family, extracurricular activities, and jobs, all the messages can become extremely overwhelming. How do other external obstacles affect you?
ReplyDeleteThere are definitely external and internal obstacles while we are listening. I may be thinking about my plan for the coming weekend or holidays. There may be someone talking behind me while I am listening to a presentation. There are many different kinds of obstacle that can distract us from listening to the speaker. Also, after we receive many massages from the speakers, we will become overload and start to get confused about the messages. Although there may be many obstacles while we are listening, we should try our best to pay fully attention to the speaker, since their messages may be useful in the future.
ReplyDeleteI would think that a good majority of the people who try to get an education these days is suffering from the same problems as you Jossshuaa. It is definitely a problem for many in this day and age and it is just a fact that some find ways to manage it while others fail. It is just a matter of who succumbs to the laziness first. Whoever does this best most likely finds themselves with a healthier outlook on life physically, emotionally, and perhaps most importantly, financially. I tend to think of myself as a pretty laid back person, but I know what needs to be done, so as long as I meet my goals, I’ve got balance
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