Question

Tara comes into the classroom early on the day of her speech. She closes the blinds, checks the room temperature, makes sure all chairs are facing the lectern, and sets up her laptop. Which barrier to listening is Tara trying to overcome?
Question 19Answer

a.
receiver apprehension

b.
information overload

c.
outside distractions

d.
personal concerns

Answer 1

Tara is trying to overcome **c. outside distractions**. By closing the blinds and ensuring the environment is set up correctly (temperature, chairs, equipment), she aims to minimize any potential distractions that could affect her or her audience's ability to listen effectively to her speech.