While visiting her parents on a break from school, Deena doesn't pay attention to much of what they say. She lets much of their communication just go in one ear and out the other without her ever listening. However, when her mother mentions going shopping to get some new clothes and good novels for Deena to take back to school, Deena listens attentively. This is an example of ____, one form of nonlistening.
A) defensive listening
B) literal listening
C) selective listening
D) ambushing
E) pseudolistening

Question

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Selective listening involves paying attention only to parts of the conversation that are of particular interest or relevance to the listener, while ignoring the rest. In this scenario, Deena only pays attention when the conversation turns to topics she is interested in, such as shopping for clothes and novels.

While Visiting Her Parents on a Break from School, Deena