Bernie sits in the front of the classroom, maintains eye contact with his instructor, and nods in agreement with her remarks. However, Bernie's mind is actually focused on this weekend's upcoming basketball game, so he is not actually focused on the content of the lecture. By giving the appearance of listening without actually listening, Bernie is exemplifying
A) pseudolistening
B) monopolizing
C) selective listening
D) defensive listening

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Pseudolistening is the term used to describe the behavior of appearing to be attentive without actually being engaged in the conversation or lecture. Bernie is maintaining eye contact and nodding, which gives the appearance of listening, but his mind is focused elsewhere, indicating that he is not actually listening.

Bernie Sits in the Front of the Classroom, Maintains Eye