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Active Listening

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

A communication technique used in counseling where the listener fully concentrates, understands, responds, and then remembers what is being said.

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