Anything That Stops or Hinders a Listener from Receiving a Message

Question

Anything that stops or hinders a listener from receiving a message is called __________.
A)pseudolistening
B)selective listening
C)listening interference
D)defensive listening

Accepted Answer

Listening interference refers to any external or internal factor that may impede the listener's ability to comprehend the message being conveyed. This could include physical distractions such as noise or visual disturbances, as well as internal factors such as preoccupation or bias. Pseudolistening, selective listening, and defensive listening all refer to specific behaviors or attitudes that a listener may adopt, rather than external factors that impede the listening process.