The moment Rodrigo's professor mentioned that the material covered next was not going to be on the final exam, Rodrigo tuned him out and pulled out his phone to text his friend instead. Which listening barrier may impede this interaction?

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Rodrigo's decision to stop listening because the material won't be on the exam indicates a conflicting objective; his goal is to focus only on exam-relevant content.

The Moment Rodrigo's Professor Mentioned That the Material Covered Next