1. Active listening: Fully concentrating on what is being said, understanding the message, and responding appropriately.
2. Reflective listening: Paraphrasing or summarizing what the speaker has said to show understanding and empathy.
3. Empathetic listening: Listening with the intention of understanding and feeling what the speaker is experiencing emotionally.
4. Critical listening: Evaluating and analyzing the message being communicated, questioning assumptions, and considering the credibility of the speaker.
5. Appreciative listening: Listening for enjoyment, entertainment, or to appreciate the speaker's perspective or point of view.
6. Discriminative listening: Focusing on the sounds and patterns of speech to distinguish between different words and meanings.
7. Comprehensive listening: Listening to understand the overall message and details of what is being communicated.