Mrs.Applebaum teaches seventh grade,and definitely prefers her female students over her male students,who are often rude and disrespectful.When one of her female students speaks rudely to her,Mrs.Applebaum doesn't seem to hear it.What barrier to effective listening is Mrs.Applebaum experiencing?

A) conversational narcissism
B) selective listening
C) external noise
D) ambush listening

Selective Listening

Letting pre-formed biases, prejudices, expectations, and stereotypes cause us to hear what we want to hear, instead of listening to what a speaker actually said.

Conversational Narcissism

A communicative style where one individual dominates the conversation, focusing mainly on their own interests, often disregarding others'.

External Noise

Distractions or disturbances from the environment that interrupt or interfere with the communication process.