The Process by Which the Receiver Assigns Meaning to the Symbols

question 14

Multiple Choice

The process by which the receiver assigns meaning to the symbols encoded by the sender is called:

• A) Communication
• B) Reception
• C) Decoding
• D) Messaging

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Definitions:

Unintentional Injuries

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Fatal

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Medical Community

A collective term for all the healthcare professionals and organizations involved in the practice and study of medicine.

Tension Reduction Hypothesis

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