Katia Doesn't Seem to Pay Much Attention to the Context

question 40

Multiple Choice

Katia doesn't seem to pay much attention to the context of communication. She has difficulty sizing up people, and she can't identify episodes very easily. Which kind of competence is being addressed here?

• A) Interpretive competence
• B) Goal competence
• C) Role competence
• D) Message competence

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Definitions:

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