Antoinette Goes Over to Her Boyfriend's House to Celebrate Getting

question 9

Multiple Choice

Antoinette goes over to her boyfriend's house to celebrate getting a promotion at work. But when her boyfriend opens the door, he immediately launches into how awful his day has been. Which listening barrier may impede their conversation?

• A) preoccupation
• B) defensive listening
• C) boredom
• D) emotional listening

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