July 2015 PMID 25188354

Perceiving active listening activates the reward system and improves the impression of relevant experiences.

Hiroaki Kawamichi, Kazufumi Yoshihara, Akihiro T Sasaki, Sho K Sugawara, Hiroki C Tanabe, Ryoji Shinohara, Yuka Sugisawa, Kentaro Tokutake, Yukiko Mochizuki, Tokie Anme, Norihiro Sadato

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect strong support for the idea that perceiving active listening activates the brain's reward system and improves social impressions, using words like 'helps,' 'activates,' and 'more positive,' which convey a sense of importance and potential for better social interactions. The tone is generally informative and optimistic, emphasizing practical and neural benefits of active listening.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree that perceiving active listening positively influences social perceptions and emotional responses, aligning with the publication's findings.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest, with comments emphasizing the significance of active listening in improving interactions.

EngagementHigh engagement

Comments delve into neural mechanisms and social implications, reflecting a deep engagement with the topic.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest that recognizing active listening can enhance social bonds and collaboration, indicating a moderate impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Perceiving active listening activates the brain's reward system, specifically the ventral striatum, and enhances positive emotional reappraisal, leading to more favorable impressions of social interactions.
  • When individuals observe active listening during social evaluations, they tend to rate the experience more positively, indicating that active listening influences social perceptions at a neural level.
  • The study also found that perceiving evaluators as attentive involves mentalizing processes, regardless of active listening, which helps individuals attribute mental states and increases positive emotional responses.]

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The Resilient Option
@AmitSoodMD · X

Feeling someone is "actively listening" to you activates your brain's reward network. Often, we can't solve others' problem. But just by actively listening to them, we can help them heal and feel more hopeful. https://t.co/UBKg6JhIr4

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Source: "Perceiving active listening activates the reward system and improves the impression of relevant experiences" https://t.co/5iBSEleAKj

Jan 23, 2023 · 1 like · 257 followers View post →
Christopher Cuilla
@ChrisCuilla · X

One study (https://t.co/5iBSEle2UL) suggests that someone perceiving you ACTIVELY listening to them leads them to a more positive view of you and greater willingness to collaborate with you. #listening #listenmore #listeningskills #listennow #listeningandlearning #listentolearn

May 10, 2022 · 257 followers View post →
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@ManyThorns @angel_0f_deathx I was just in shock; I wasn't denying it. It's similar to when you're in a conversation and someone says, 'No way that happened.' They're not literally claiming that it didn't occur; they're expressing their disbelief or surprise at the situation. https://t.co/hohPeURT8M

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@vinchi_7 · X

@ManyThorns @angel_0f_deathx I was just in shock; I wasn't denying it. It's similar to when you're in a conversation and someone says, 'No way that happened.' They're not literally claiming that it didn't occur; they're expressing their disbelief or surprise at the situation. https://t.co/hohPeURT8M

Nov 7, 2024 · 32 followers View post →
Christopher Cuilla
@ChrisCuilla · X

Source: "Perceiving active listening activates the reward system and improves the impression of relevant experiences" https://t.co/5iBSEleAKj

Jan 23, 2023 · 1 like · 257 followers View post →
The Resilient Option
@AmitSoodMD · X

Feeling someone is "actively listening" to you activates your brain's reward network. Often, we can't solve others' problem. But just by actively listening to them, we can help them heal and feel more hopeful. https://t.co/UBKg6JhIr4

Sep 10, 2022 · 4 likes · 1 share · 5,893 followers View post →
Christopher Cuilla
@ChrisCuilla · X

One study (https://t.co/5iBSEle2UL) suggests that someone perceiving you ACTIVELY listening to them leads them to a more positive view of you and greater willingness to collaborate with you. #listening #listenmore #listeningskills #listennow #listeningandlearning #listentolearn

May 10, 2022 · 257 followers View post →
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