If the Receiver of a Message Is Known to Have

question 68

Multiple Choice

If the receiver of a message is known to have a different communicative or cultural background from the sender, the sender will need to encode the message in a way that the receiver will interpret it as intended. This process is referred to as which of the following?

• A) Message shaping
• B) Message design
• C) Message tailoring
• D) Message formulating

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Definitions:

Erikson

Refers to Erik Erikson, a developmental psychologist known for his theory on the psychosocial development of humans.

Family Roles

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