During Class, Caitlyn Asks Her Teacher, "Will This Be on the Test

question 9

Multiple Choice

During class, Caitlyn asks her teacher, "Will this be on the test?" When the teacher answers, "No," Caitlyn tunes out the rest of class. Her behavior is

• A) imitation listening.
• B) selective listening.
• C) informational listening.
• D) defensive listening.

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