When Sophia attended the first discussion section for her math class and heard her instructor begin speaking with an unfamiliar accent, she immediately decided, "I won't learn anything from this teacher." Sophia failed to uphold which guideline for ethical listening?
A) Listen attentively.
B) Avoid prejudging the speaker.
C) Take accurate notes.
D) Support free speech.
E) Avoid name-calling.

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Sophia's immediate judgment based on the instructor's accent, without giving the instructor a chance to demonstrate their teaching abilities, violates the guideline of avoiding prejudgment of the speaker. This prejudgment can hinder her ability to listen and learn effectively.

When Sophia Attended the First Discussion Section for Her Math