Rather than listen to what her mother was saying, Carson was more interested in thinking about the new video game his friend had told him about at school. This is an example of which of the following barriers to listening?
A) Self-focus
B) Emotional noise
C) Criticism
D) Processing rate

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This scenario illustrates self-focus as a barrier to effective listening. Carson is more focused on his own interests (the new video game) than on listening to his mother.

Rather Than Listen to What Her Mother Was Saying, Carson