Travis Missed the Small Ad for Walker Nursery in the Newspaper

question 25

Multiple Choice

Travis missed the small ad for Walker Nursery in the newspaper today because his attention was distracted by an ad for an estate sale that was on the same page. In terms of the communication process, the ad for the estate sale kept Travis from seeing the plant
Nursery ad and acted as:

• A) a decoding block
• B) a receptor block
• C) negative feedback
• D) noise

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Definitions:

Unconscious

Pertains to the part of the mind that is inaccessible to the conscious mind but that affects behavior and emotions.

Physical Inferiority

A perception or reality of lacking in physical strength, ability, or aesthetics, compared to others, which can affect self-esteem and behaviors.

Rebellious

Characterized by a resistance to authority or control, often manifested through defiant or non-conforming behaviors.

Secure

A term often used in psychology to describe a state of being free from fear or anxiety, or in attachment theory, a healthy attachment style.