During a student speech, the campus landscapers begin mowing the lawn, making the student's presentation difficult to hear. The audience is experiencing ____, one listening obstacle.
A) message overload
B) prejudgment
C) preoccupation
D) message complexity
E) noise

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The correct answer is noise, as it refers to any external sound that interferes with the ability to hear or concentrate on the message being presented. In this scenario, the sound of the lawn mowing acts as a physical noise, disrupting the audience's ability to listen to the student's speech.

During a Student Speech, the Campus Landscapers Begin Mowing the Lawn