Jessica watched a debate among four local candidates for mayor. After the debate, she couldn't remember much of what the candidates said or stood for, but one good looking candidate with a polished delivery really made an impression on her. Which of the following was most likely to have impeded Jessica's listening?A. not taking careful enough notesB. concentrating too hard on everything the candidates saidC. failing to suspend judgmentD. being distracted by external interferenceE. focusing on personal appearance and delivery

Social Studies · High School · Tue Nov 03 2020

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E. focusing on personal appearance and delivery

Jessica's strong impression of the good-looking candidate with polished delivery suggests that her attention was primarily directed towards the candidate's physical appearance and presentation style rather than the substance of what was being said. This can impede effective listening, as it indicates a focus on non-verbal cues and external factors rather than the content of the candidates' messages.

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