Logan believes that, on the whole, foreigners are unintelligent. When he meets someone with a foreign accent, he typically assumes that what they have to say is unimportant or simply incorrect and pays little attention to what that person has to say. In this situation, the barrier affecting Logan's ability to listen is
A) a semantic distraction.
B) stereotyping.
C) pseudolistening.
D) defensiveness.

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Logan's barrier to listening is stereotyping, as he holds preconceived negative attitudes and beliefs about foreigners based on their ethnicity or nationality. This leads to a biased and dismissive approach towards people with foreign accents, hindering his ability to listen effectively.

Logan Believes That, on the Whole, Foreigners Are Unintelligent