Selective listening is justifiable when:
A)the listener assumes that a subject is too difficult or easy to understand.
B)the listener wants something to be true so badly that he or she interprets the message so as to make it true.
C)the listener is overwhelmed with incoming information and has to decide which information will be processed and remembered.
D)the listener refuses to listen to other people due to prejudice.

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Selective listening can be justifiable when the listener is overwhelmed with incoming information and has to filter and prioritize the information they process and remember. This can help them focus on important information and avoid being overloaded with irrelevant information. However, selective listening based on assumptions, biases, or desires can lead to poor communication and misunderstandings.

Selective Listening Is Justifiable When