Paul always seems to listen very carefully to others. He seems to always find something to criticize about the other person's viewpoints and arguments. Paul is engaging in the barrier to effective communication called

a. defensiveness. c. ambushing.
b. pseudolistening. d. self-preoccupation.


C

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