When a close friend she hasn't seen in a long time visits Beth in her dormitory room, Beth closes the door to the hallway, turns off the radio and shuts the window. By doing so Beth is reducing the potential __________ so she can effectively listen to her friend.
A)environmental distractions
B) internal obstacles
C) insular obstacles
D) regulative distractions
E) message impediments

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By closing the door to the hallway, turning off the radio, and shutting the window, Beth is eliminating environmental distractions that may interfere with her ability to effectively listen to her friend. Internal obstacles refer to personal issues or biases that may affect one's ability to listen, insular obstacles involve negative attitudes towards the speaker or their message, regulative distractions refer to interruptions or disruptions during the communication process, and message impediments are physical or linguistic barriers that prevent effective communication. None of these options are applicable in this scenario.

When a Close Friend She Hasn't Seen in a Long