Mateo enjoys his philosophy class, and he likes listening to his professor lecture. However, Mateo tends to glaze over when the professor gives the class directions, and he allows his mind to drift while the professor explains the requirements for an upcoming test. As a result, Mateo completes the test incorrectly but is surprised to receive a low grade. What of the following best describes the problem caused by his glazing over?

A. Mateo was an ineffective listener.
B. Mateo listened less critically than he normally would.
C. Mateo missed important details in what he was hearing.
D. Mateo gave the professor the impression that he wasn't listening.


Answer: C

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