The moment Rodrigo’s professor mentioned that the material covered next was not going to be on the final exam, Rodrigo tuned him out and pulled out his phone to text his friend instead. Which listening barrier may impede this interaction?

a. physiological barriers
b. defensive listening
c. conflicting objectives
d. emotional listening


Answer: c

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