Communication Begins When

question 15

Multiple Choice

Communication begins when

• A) an idea is put into words or conveyed through gestures.
• B) the idea is sent through a communication channel.
• C) the sender has an idea.
• D) the receiver decodes the message.

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Definitions:

Jones And Davis

A theory proposing that people infer the intentions and dispositions of others based on observed behaviors and the consequences of those behaviors.

Kelley's Attribution Theory

A theory suggesting that individuals make sense of their social world by attributing causes to their own and others' behavior, focusing on consistency, distinctiveness, and consensus.

High Distinctiveness

A term in social psychology referring to the extent to which an individual's behavior can be attributed to the circumstances rather than internal traits.

Situational Attribution

The process of attributing behavior to external or environmental factors, rather than internal characteristics.