While visiting her parents on a break from school, Deena doesn't pay attention to much of what they say. She lets much of their communication just go 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 Deena to take back to school, Deena listens attentively. This is an example of ________, one form

of nonlistening.

A) ?defensive listening
B) ?literal listening
C) ?selective listening
D) ?ambushing
E) ?pseudolistening


C

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