All of the nonverbal components described (attentive body language, eye contact, vocal qualities) are aspects of which concept?

All of the nonverbal components described (attentive body language, eye contact, vocal qualities) are aspects of which concept?

• A. Attending Behavior
• B. Verbal Tracking
• C. Active Listening
• D. Empathy

Answer: (A)

Attending behavior is demonstrated by the nonverbal cues that show you are actively present and engaged. Attentive body language, eye contact, and vocal qualities are textbook examples of attending behavior because they signal attentiveness and readiness to listen. Active listening expands on this by adding verbal responses like paraphrasing and clarifying, but the nonverbal aspects listed are the core of attending behavior. Verbal tracking focuses on following the client’s words and content rather than nonverbal presence. Empathy centers on understanding and sharing the client’s feelings rather than the physical cues of listening.

Attending behavior is demonstrated by the nonverbal cues that show you are actively present and engaged. Attentive body language, eye contact, and vocal qualities are textbook examples of attending behavior because they signal attentiveness and readiness to listen. Active listening expands on this by adding verbal responses like paraphrasing and clarifying, but the nonverbal aspects listed are the core of attending behavior. Verbal tracking focuses on following the client’s words and content rather than nonverbal presence. Empathy centers on understanding and sharing the client’s feelings rather than the physical cues of listening.