The First Step in the Communication Process Is to _____

question 28

Multiple Choice

The first step in the communication process is to _____.

• A) compose a message
• B) interpret the message
• C) sense the need for communication
• D) select a course of action
• E) decide on a response

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Definitions:

Weak Social Controls

A situation where societal norms, laws, and enforcement mechanisms are insufficient to regulate individuals' behavior effectively, leading to higher rates of deviance and crime.

Criminal Motivation

The underlying reasons or influences that lead an individual to commit a criminal act, ranging from economic need to psychological impulses.

Culture of Competition

A societal norm that encourages and rewards competition among individuals, groups, or entities.

Psychological Abnormality

Deviations from normative patterns of thought, emotion, or behavior that may affect functioning and well-being.