While working at a busy law firm, Bruce is using Skype to meet with a client in another state. Although Bruce is trying to concentrate, he is also replying to an important text on his phone and is handed an incoming fax by his assistant. Bruce takes notes on the meeting, but he notices later that several important details are missing. Bruce probably missed those details as a result of ________ during his client meeting.
A. information overload
B. selective attention
C. pseudolistening
D. glazing over
Answer: A
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