Marcus is listening to his coworker Sheri describe her latest dream. Although Marcus is paying attention to Sheri, he is also allowing his mind to wander and think about what he will have for lunch. This is an example of
A) glazing over.
B) closed-mindedness.
C) pseudolistening.
D) selective listening.
E) appreciative listening.

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When you allow your mind to wander as you listen to a speaker, you can engage in what researchers call glazing over, or daydreaming. When you are glazing over, you actually are listening to the speaker, but you allow your mind to wander as you do so.

Marcus Is Listening to His Coworker Sheri Describe Her Latest