Physiological distractions & barriers

Physiological distractions & barriers

These may be:
(i) Hearing impairment – It is the case with many old persons
(ii) Hunger – It may make one inattentive
(iii) Tiredness/exhaustion from overwork – It may come in the way of listening
(iv) Pain or injury – It may divert ones‟ attention

 Barriers

These are:
(i) Beliefs
Audiences‟ strong views on religion, politics, business area or even sex may come in the way of their paying attention to the speaker. Individuals‟ views impact their attitude and behavior.
(ii) Fear
If the subject being talked about is sensitive in nature as it pertains to audiences‟ fears, they may cut it off from their hearing.
(iii) Anger
If a remark by the speaker has made the audience angry and upset, it will reduce their ability to absorb the message or they may miss it altogether.
(iv) Anxiety
State of health of a near or dear one may make one anxious about it while at work and the person may miss some parts of the conversation.
(v) Sad memories
While listening to a speech, if someone refers to an incident that has a lot of memories treasured by listeners, it may send them into a reflective mood and they may miss some parts of the conversation.