The Amount of Information That a Communication Medium Can Carry

question 45

Multiple Choice

The amount of information that a communication medium can carry and the extent to which the medium enables the sender and receiver to reach a common understanding is known as:

• A)noise
• B)information richness
• C)the medium
• D)decoding
• E)encoding

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Definitions:

Restless Legs Syndrome

A neurological disorder characterized by an irresistible urge to move the legs, typically accompanied by uncomfortable or unpleasant sensations, often worsening during periods of inactivity.

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Subcoerulear Nucleus

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