Asked by Janelle Levine on Jun 17, 2024

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Ron usually guesses what Joe is about to say minutes before he says it.As a result,every time Joe speaks,Ron's thoughts begin to wander.By the time his focus returns to what Joe is speaking,the latter has gone on an unexpected track and Ron ends up not getting his message.Ron's listening is hindered by:

A) emotional interference.
B) selective perception.
C) selective memory.
D) boredom.

Emotional Interference

The impact of one's emotions on their cognitive processes, potentially hindering decision-making or problem-solving abilities.

Selective Perception

The process by which individuals perceive what they want in media messages while ignoring opposing viewpoints.

Selective Memory

A cognitive process where a person remembers some information while forgetting other info, often influenced by emotional factors.

  • Understand the factors that can hinder effective listening and the importance of avoiding these barriers.
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tonia thorpeJun 24, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Ron's tendency to guess what Joe is about to say and then lose focus when the conversation takes an unexpected turn indicates that his listening is hindered by boredom. This boredom leads to his thoughts wandering away from the conversation.