Dan is an atheist with 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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Dan's decision to stop listening to a candidate solely based on mentioning their belief in God shows a closed-minded listening barrier. He is not open to considering the candidate's other ideas and policies because of their religious affiliation.

Dan Is an Atheist with a Keen Interest in Politics