Mary is studying for her final exams and is quite stressed about getting good grades. Her roommate Anne asks, "Have you finished studying yet?" Mary gets offended and verbally attacks Anne by saying, "Get off my case. I'm doing the best I can to prepare." Anne replies, "Sorry Mary, I was just checking to see how you were doing." Mary's dialogue to Anne could be viewed as
A) defensive listening.
B) pseudolistening.
C) selective listening.
D) ambushing.
E) mindful listening.
A
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