Li Min called her boyfriend Fred last night to complain about her day at work. Fred wasn't really interested but knew it was important to Li Min that he listen. While she was talking, Fred kept on surfing the web, occasionally agreeing with Li Min that her boss is a jerk. Fred was engaged in
A. closed-mindedness.
B. selective listening.
C. pseudolistening.
D. sympathetic listening.
Answer: C
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