One external barrier to listening involves ________, or the distraction associated with other conversations in the room, a television or stereo playing, or any other sound that intrudes while you are trying to listen to someone.
A) noise
B) emotional noise
C) compartmentalization
D) information overload

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Noise is the correct answer because it refers to any external sounds or disturbances that interfere with the ability to listen to a specific source of sound or message, such as other conversations, music, or environmental sounds.

One External Barrier to Listening Involves ________, or the Distraction