The Linear Communication Model Can Be Criticized on the Grounds

question 26

Multiple Choice

The linear communication model can be criticized on the grounds that .

• A) it assumes that culture is hierarchical
• B) it asserts that audiences create their own meanings from messages sent
• C) it suggests an active sender and a passive receiver
• D) it conforms too closely to the EPS model
• E) it is flexible enough to describe the way consumers use the Internet

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Definitions:

Emotion-provoking Words

Language chosen to elicit strong emotional responses from an audience, typically used to persuade or influence.

Conflict

A disagreement or dispute between individuals or groups due to differing needs, ideas, beliefs, values, or goals.

Collaborative Style

A work approach focusing on teamwork, shared goals, and collective effort to achieve objectives or solve problems.

Mediators

Individuals or entities that intervene in disputes or negotiations to help the parties involved reach an agreement.