Paul tells Megan about a problem at work. Megan listens to what Paul says. When she gives feedback, she focuses on a minor statement about a pay cut and not the problem. Megan is using:

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Megan is selectively attending to a minor detail (pay cut) and not addressing the main problem that Paul is bringing up at work. This shows that she is not fully engaged in empathic listening or paraphrasing, and is instead focusing on a specific aspect of the conversation. Thus, selective attention is the best choice.

Paul Tells Megan About a Problem at Work