Bart often takes innocent remarks as personal attacks and projects his own insecurities on speakers. When Bart's friend said, "It looks you have a delicious lunch prepared." Bart replied, "Mind your own business. I can cheat on my diet if I want to!" Bart is a
A) defensive listener.
B) pseudolistener.
C) stage hog.
D) insulated listener.

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Bart's reaction to a benign comment as if it were a personal attack or criticism indicates that he is a defensive listener. Defensive listening occurs when the listener perceives an attack in a message that is not criticism, often due to their own insecurities.

Bart Often Takes Innocent Remarks as Personal Attacks and Projects