Lindsey's sociology professor has brought in a guest to speak about her experiences as a meth addict. Lindsey is trying to listen but is having trouble doing so. She remembers all too well her own father's addiction, which ended up ruining her parents' marriage and continues to contaminate her relationship with him. Which listening barrier is Lindsey experiencing?
A) being self-absorbed
B) unchecked emotions
C) criticizing the speaker
D) shifting attention
B
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