A Person Smells the Fragrance of a Perfume Attached to a Magazine

question 43

Multiple Choice

A person smells the fragrance of a perfume attached to a magazine advertisement. What is taking place?

• A) encoding
• B) transmission
• C) decoding
• D) feedback

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Definitions:

Information Overload

The type of listening that happens when a listener is overwhelmed with incoming information and has to decide which information will be processed and remembered; this is a common cause of poor listening skills.

Selective Listening

The type of listening that happens when a listener deliberately chooses what he or she wants to pay attention to.

Red Flag Words

Words or phrases that indicate a potential problem or issue, often signaling caution or drawing attention to areas of concern.

Miscommunication

The failure to convey or understand a message correctly, leading to misunderstandings or conflicts.