Which of the following takes place when the listener makes up their mind about a message before fully hearing the message?

A) Defensive listening
B) Misinterpreting
C) Paraphrasing
D) Categorizing
E) Visual listening

Defensive Listening

A listening style where the listener is overly sensitive or reactive to the message, often perceiving it as a personal attack.

Misinterpreting

Understanding a message or piece of information incorrectly due to various factors such as language barriers, cultural differences, or personal biases.