Here's why:
* Comprehensive listening focuses on understanding the speaker's message, including the content, meaning, and intent.
* It involves paying attention to both verbal and nonverbal cues, asking clarifying questions, and summarizing the information to ensure understanding.
Other types of listening exist, but they have different goals:
* Appreciative listening: Enjoying the speaker's delivery and content, like listening to music or a poem.
* Empathetic listening: Focusing on the speaker's emotions and perspective, offering support and understanding.
* Critical listening: Evaluating the speaker's message and analyzing its logic, evidence, and credibility.
* Active listening: Engaging with the speaker through verbal and nonverbal cues, showing interest and asking questions.
So, when you're trying to understand the speaker, you're engaging in comprehensive listening.