Miguel Tries to Concentrate During a Class Lecture, but He

question 2

Multiple Choice

Miguel tries to concentrate during a class lecture, but he can't get his mind off a personal problem. His preoccupation with his personal problem is an example of ____ noise.

• A) psychological
• B) physical
• C) semantic
• D) syntactic
• E) behavioral

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Definitions:

Conflict Management

The practice of identifying and handling conflicts in a sensible, fair, and efficient manner, often to minimize negative effects.

Conflict

A struggle or clash between opposing forces or parties, which can occur on a personal, group, or organizational level and may involve differing interests, values, or goals.

Role Conflict

A situation in which an individual faces competing demands or expectations from different roles or responsibilities they hold.

Incompatible Messages

Communication that contains contradictory or conflicting signals, making it difficult for the receiver to understand the intended message.