Derek isn't carefully listening to his dad while they talk on the phone. However, when he hears his dad say, "I put some money for your groceries and gas in your bank account," he perks up and starts paying more attention

A) selective listening
B) preoccupational listening
C) relational listening
D) defensive listening
E) informational listening


A

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