Which Is NOT True About the Process of Sending and Receiving

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT true about the process of sending and receiving messages?

• A) The receiver may re-create the message and arrive at a meaning unintended by the sender.
• B) The receiver may interpret the message exactly as intended by the sender.
• C) The sender and the receiver may need to negotiate the meaning of the original message through discussion.
• D) The receiver will always interpret the sender's message correctly if the sender and receiver are equally skilled at communication.

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Simple Random Sample

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Demographic Variables

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