Someone who is pretending to listen, but seems to be preoccupied with other topics is engaged in the effective communication barrier of

a. ambushing. c. self-disclosure
b. self-preoccupation. d. defensiveness.


B

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A. Frustration-aggression hypothesis B. Generalized arousal C. Instinct hypothesis D. Learning hypothesis

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