Derrick thinks that his grandfather is boring when he tells stories about growing up on a farm. Derrick doesn't want to be rude, so he nods his head and says "uh huh" and "wow" a lot. His grandfather is hurt by Derrick's ________, as he can tell that Derrick is not truly listening.

A. interpretation
B. pseudolistening
C. rebuttal tendency
D. selective attention

Answer: B

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