Adriana had been on the telephone for a while talking with a friend. When she came out of her room, her mom asked her what she had been doing. Adriana perceived this question as an invasion of her privacy. Which type of faulty listening behavior was Adriana guilty of?

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Adriana's response suggests that she felt defensive and interpreted her mom's question as a personal attack rather than a simple inquiry. Therefore, she was guilty of defensive listening.

Adriana Had Been on the Telephone for a While Talking