According to Hall and Hall, When People Experiencing a Failure

question 59

Multiple Choice

According to Hall and Hall, when people experiencing a failure in communication blame the problem on the other person's stupidity, ________ has most likely occurred.

• A) cultural noise
• B) attribution
• C) stereotyping
• D) kinesic behavior

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Definitions:

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