Will was trying to pay attention to the lecture but the outside whine of an ambulance was interfering with his listening. What term describes this phenomenon?
A) Empathy
B) Internal noise
C) Distancing
D) External noise

Question

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The outside whine of an ambulance is an example of external noise, which is any sound that interferes with communication and is outside of the control of the communicators.

Will Was Trying to Pay Attention to the Lecture but the Outside