Psychological noise occurs when a listener:
A)falls asleep during the speech.
B)is making facial expressions or gestures to insult the speaker.
C)is too cold or uncomfortable to pay attention to the message.
D)is too preoccupied with academic or financial worries to listen.
E)walks out of the room in the middle of the speech.

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Psychological noise refers to the internal distractions that hinder a listener from actively comprehending a message. Being preoccupied with academic or financial worries can cause a listener to be mentally distracted and unable to actively listen to the speaker. Falling asleep, making insulting gestures, feeling cold, or walking out of the room are physical distractions and not the result of psychological noise.

Psychological Noise Occurs When a Listener