While having dinner with his friends in a crowded restaurant, Michael consciously ignores the noise around him. He makes an attempt to pay attention to his friends' discussions. In doing so, Michael is engaging in:
A)groupthink.
B)cognitive dissonance.
C)vertical communication.
D)selective listening.

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Michael is selectively listening to his friends' discussions by consciously ignoring the noise around him, which is a form of selective attention.

While Having Dinner with His Friends in a Crowded Restaurant