Dan is an atheist who has a keen interest in politics. Whenever Dan is watching a debate and one of the candidates mentions his or her belief or interest in God, he stops listening to that candidate. Sometimes, he'll even change his vote if a candidate he likes mentions God too frequently. Which of the following listening barriers describes Dan?
A) rebuttal tendency
B) closed-mindedness
C) attack listening
D) information overload

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Dan is exhibiting closed-mindedness by refusing to listen to candidates who mention their belief or interest in God, regardless of whether or not their other policies align with his beliefs.

Dan Is an Atheist Who Has a Keen Interest in Politics