Based on the Model of Communication, a Speaker's Intended Meaning

question 18

Multiple Choice

Based on the model of communication, a speaker's intended meaning can be distorted. Consider the following dialogue. Nutrition counselor: Tell me what you ate yesterday.
Client: I ate horribly.    
How should the nutrition counselor respond to ensure there are no distortions to the message through the decoding process ?

• A) Can you elaborate?
• B) So you are telling me you ate horribly?
• C) I understand. Did you eat a lot of processed foods?
• D) I understand you are poorly.
• E) We can talk about how to eat better.

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Definitions:

Broca's Area

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Right Hemisphere

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Diagram

A simplified drawing or plan that represents the essential features of something, often used for explanation or clarification.

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