One barrier to listening, ___________, involves the stress, anxiety, anger, or other emotion that interferes with our ability to give the speaker our full attention.
A) emotional noise
B) cognitive distraction
C) noise
D) informational overload

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Emotional noise refers to the internal emotions and feelings that can distract us from effectively listening to the speaker. It includes stress, anxiety, anger, or other emotions that can interfere with our ability to focus fully on what is being said.

One Barrier to Listening, ___________, Involves the Stress, Anxiety, Anger