The Degree of Correspondence Between the Intended Message from the Source

question 98

Multiple Choice

The degree of correspondence between the intended message from the source and the message as translated by the receiver is called

• A)static.
• B)distortion.
• C)filtering.
• D)communication breakdown.
• E)communication fidelity.

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Definitions:

Reproductive Fitness

The ability of an individual or genotype to reproduce successfully and pass genes to the next generation.

Natural Selection

The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring, driving evolutionary change.

Menopause

The natural or induced process in females marking the end of their reproductive years, characterized by the cessation of menstrual cycles.

Trivers-Willard Hypothesis

A theory suggesting a correlation between parental condition and the investment in male or female offspring; healthier parents may produce more males, while less healthy parents may produce more females.