Inflammatory skin disease commonly manifests as itchy, scaly skin, with patches of hair loss. Dogs can exhibit crusty lesions and in severe cases will develop a secondary bacterial infection. Depending on the severity and progression of the disease, treatment can be extensive and costly.
Informational listening entails listening with the goal of comprehending and retaining information. This type of listening is not evaluative and is common in teaching and learning contexts ranging from a student listening to an informative speech to an out-of-towner listening to directions to the nearest gas station.
Types of Listening. Different situations require different types of listening. We may listen to obtain information, improve a relationship, gain appreciation for something, make discriminations, or engage in a critical evaluation. While certain skills are basic and necessary for all types of listening (receiving, attending, and understanding), each type requires some special skills. Chapter 5 discusses those special skills and presents guidelines to improve listening behavior in all situations.