Tara comes into the classroom early on the day of her speech. She closes the blinds, checks the room temperature, and sets up the transparency machine. Which barrier to listening is Tara trying to overcome?

a. information overload
b. personal concerns
c. outside distractions
d. receiver apprehension

c

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According to former auto executive Gerald Meyers, crises can

A) cause you to "get religion" B) help develop new competitive edges C) change people D) A and C E) B and C

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