________ occurs when listeners are easily distracted by their thoughts.

A) Marginal listening
B) Evaluative listening
C) Active listening
D) Peripheral listening
E) Transitional listening

Marginal Listening

A type of listening where the listener pays minimal attention and provides little feedback, often missing important details in the communication.

Peripheral Listening

Paying attention to indirect or background information during a conversation, which may offer additional insights.

Active Listening

The practice of fully concentrating, understanding, responding, and remembering what is being said during communication.