The moment Rodrigo’s professor mentioned that the material covered next was not going to be on the final exam, Rodrigo focused less on the lecture. Which listening barrier may impede this interaction?

a. physiological barrier
b. defensive listening
c. conflicting objectives
d. emotional listening

Ans: c. conflicting objectives

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A) checking your watch to see if it is time to eat. B) viewing your professor as an unworldly egghead. C) holding your friend's puppy even though you are afraid of dogs. D) looking out the window when you are in a car.

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The Supreme Court has ruled that a state cannot prohibit a corporation from advertising its views on controversial issues. The case:

a) Bates v. Arizona State Bar; b) First National Bank v. Bellotti; c) Chicago Joint Board v. Chicago Tribune; d) Mobil Corp. v. Dow-Jones; e) none of these.

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