In a conversation, John has a tendency to not allow other people to finish what they were saying. John is afraid that he will forget something important that he wants to say. He tends to barrage other people with words rather than offering them an understanding ear. In the context of the styles of poor listening, John is most likely a(n) ________.

A. faker
B. self-conscious listener
C. dependent listener
D. interrupter


Answer: D

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