Martina tells her boyfriend that he's not being attentive, meaning that she wants him to listen more closely to what she says. This illustration represents which of the following obstacles to verbal communication?
A) Ambiguity is an example of the dynamism of language.
B) Ambiguity rarely surfaces in intimate relationships.
C) Ambiguity surfaces more frequently in impersonal relationships.
D) Ambiguity often surfaces in friendships and romantic relationships.
E) Ambiguity is not usually a problem at all in relationships.
D
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