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sheilaspns · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

Which of the following is considered one of the most common barriers to effective listening?

A) Misinterpretation
B) Passive listening
C) Selective perception
D) Defensive listening
E) Selective listening

Question 2

Tuning out information that does not support one's core belief system is an example of what?

A) Misinterpretation
B) Passive listening
C) Selective perception
D) Defensive listening
E) Selective listening

jonathanballen97 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: E
Explanation: E) Selective listening is one of the most common barriers to effective listening. If your mind wanders, you may stay tuned out until you hear a word or phrase that gets your

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D
Explanation: D) Selective perception leads listeners to mold messages to fit their own conceptual frameworks. Listeners sometimes make up their minds before fully hearing the speaker's message, or they engage in defensive listeningprotecting their egos by tuning out anything that doesn't confirm their beliefs or their view of themselves.