Which of the Following Statements Is True About Shared Understanding

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about shared understanding in communication?

• A) Agreement is the primary goal of communication.
• B) The goal is for all parties to perceive, as clearly and accurately as possible, the ideas they intend to communicate.
• C) Sharing ideas is more important than sharing emotions.
• D) Speakers do not have to worry about effectively choosing symbols because meaning can be negotiated afterwards.

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Definitions:

Differential Emotions

A theory that suggests humans experience a set of basic emotions with unique and distinctive patterns of physiological arousal.

Universal Basic Emotions

refers to a theory suggesting that there are several basic emotions that are universally recognized and experienced by humans regardless of culture.

Psychologists

Professionals who study mental processes and behavior, often helping individuals cope with their emotions, thought patterns, and interactions.

Differential Emotions Theory

The view that basic emotions are innate and emerge in their adult form either at birth or on a biologically determined timetable.