While Bobby was listening to a speech about energy conservation, he heard the speaker discuss oil as a nonrenewable resource. This prompted him to think that it was time to change the oil in his car, and he began to plan a trip to his mechanic's garage. To which listening problem has Bobby fallen prey?

A. limited attention span
B. listener distraction
C. jumping to conclusions
D. common ground


Answer: B

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