Jesse is listening to a speaker whose views on capital punishment widely differ from his. Although the speaker is making understandable arguments, Jesse closes his mind and counters everything the speaker says by mentally reciting his position. What does this situation illustrate?
A) ?taking a small departure from the communication line
B) ?going off on a tangent
C) ?engaging in a private argument
D) ?taking a large departure from the communication line
E) ?engaging in critical listening
Answer: C) ?engaging in a private argument
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