When listeners get defensive and shift focus from the speaker onto themselves, it is termed a(n) _____ maneuver.
A)ethnocentric
B)me-centered
C)disguised
D)we-centered
E)xenocentric

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In some cases, people attack others in an effort to protect themselves. They shift attention away from the speaker to the listener-meaning the person who has made the defensive comment. This premature shift in focus is a "me-centered" maneuver that disrupts the listening process.

When Listeners Get Defensive and Shift Focus from the Speaker