Which of the Following Statements Is False About Improving Communication

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false about improving communication effectiveness?

• A) Short, simple messages are usually better than long, complex messages.
• B) Senders should use only one communication medium to send a message.
• C) Receivers perceive high-contrast messages more readily than low-contrast messages.
• D) Jargon should be avoided whenever possible.

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Definitions:

Conciliatory

Showing willingness to reconcile or make concessions to reach a peaceful resolution.

Aggression

Behavior aimed at causing harm or pain to others, which can be physical or verbal.

Sympathetic Arousal

Activation of the sympathetic nervous system, leading to physiological changes such as increased heart rate and blood pressure, often in response to stress or threat.

Fight or Flight

A physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived harmful event, attack, or threat to survival.