You have a friend who regularly interrupts you and others. She tops every story you tell with a story that is more extreme. Even when you are talking, she plays with her jewelry and her hair, acting distracted and keeping the focus on her. This is a classic example of 

A. egocentrism.
B. stereotype.
C. pseudolistening.
D. defensiveness.

Answer: A

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