Personally I think that it is a skill. Some people find it hard to listen while other find it interesting. So its a skill.
Yes it can be.
Active listening means listening with the intent to do something about it. It is a skill taught in good customer service.
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Active listening
the difference between a quality and a skill is that a quality refects the person characteristics and lifestyle where as a skill represents their work and abilities
Listening is a skill because it takes practice to get good at it. Most people can listen, but people tend to selectively choose the words they actually hear. Some people are good at listening, others are not.
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Active listening
Active listening
The antecedent is 'listening' (actually the noun phrase 'listening attentively') for the pronoun it. Listening is used in the sentence as a verbal noun (gerund).
When you are listening to something, you are utilizing the scientific skill of auditory perception. This involves the processing of sound waves by the ear and the interpretation of this information by the brain.
There are various types of listening skills, including active listening (fully focusing and engaging with the speaker), empathetic listening (showing understanding and connecting emotionally), critical listening (analyzing and evaluating the message), and appreciative listening (enjoying and showing appreciation for the speaker's message). Each type serves a different purpose in effective communication.