Which of the Following Is a Psychological Barrier to Effective

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a psychological barrier to effective listening?

• A)Focusing on a speaker's unusual voice
• B)Concentrating on a speaker's unfamiliar words
• C)Having noisy surroundings
• D)Tuning out speakers whose ideas do not match our own

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