Most of us are capable of understanding up to 600 words per minute, but the average person speaks fewer than 150 words per minute. That gap leaves a lot of spare time for mind to wander or daydream, also called

A. glazing over.
B. pseudolistening.
C. selective listening.
D. close mindedness.

Answer: A

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