Selective listening refers to
A)a highly focused form of listening.
B)letting one's mind wander until something personally relevant is said.
C)a form of defensive listening.
D)listening only long enough to get a word in edgewise.

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B)Selective listening occurs when the listener tends to tune in and tune out rather than listen consistently. In almost every case, the listener is at fault in engaging in selective listening for failing to focus. However, in some instances, the speaker can also share some of the responsibility for the confusion by speaking in a rambling or incoherent manner that makes it difficult for the listener to follow.

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