While visiting her parents on a break from school Melinda doesn't pay attention to much of what they say. She lets much of their communication just come in one ear and out the other without her ever listening. However, when her mother mentions going shopping to get some new clothes and good novels for Melinda to take back to school, Melinda listens attentively. This is an example of __________

a. defensive listening
b. prejudgment
c. selective listening
d. mindless listening
e. pseudolistening


c

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a. no obligation b. a communication obligation c. an ethical obligation d. very little obligation

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